Keeley Hawes plays Dr Susannah Zellaby, Max Beesley plays Chief Inspector Leish, and Ukweli Roach plays Dr Jake Doyle in The Midwich Cuckoos, a 2022 Sky Max sci-fi drama.
Main cast
- Dr Susannah ZellabyKeeley HawesMain
- Chief Inspector LeishMax BeesleyMain
- Dr Jake DoyleUkweli RoachMain
- Dr Lily WatsonAnjli MohindraMain
Supporting cast
- ZoeAisling LoftusSupp
- NaomiLara RossiSupp
- HughOwen TealeSupp
- RuthRebecca MaderSupp
Guest & voice
- AlanNeil MaskellGuest
- Mrs ZellabyCaroline HarkerGuest
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About this cast
The Midwich Cuckoos is a 2022 British sci-fi drama series on Sky Max, based on John Wyndham’s novel. It follows Dr Susannah Zellaby (Keeley Hawes) and her community as they confront the sinister children born after a mysterious event. The main cast includes Keeley Hawes, Max Beesley, Ukweli Roach, and Anjli Mohindra.
FAQs
Who plays Dr Susannah Zellaby in The Midwich Cuckoos?
Keeley Hawes plays Dr Susannah Zellaby, the village GP and mother of a cuckoo child.
Who plays Chief Inspector Leish?
Max Beesley plays Chief Inspector Leish, the policeman investigating the strange events.
Where can I watch The Midwich Cuckoos?
The series aired on Sky Max and is available on NOW in the UK.
How many seasons of The Midwich Cuckoos are there?
There is one season (2022) consisting of 7 episodes.
Is The Midwich Cuckoos based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1957 novel of the same name by John Wyndham.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026