Tinsel Town stars Jill Halfpenny as single mother Rita Malone, Joe Absolom as dodgy club owner Danny Brent, and Lucy-Jo Hudson as hairdresser Keeley Jones.
Main cast
- Rita MaloneJill Halfpenny1–2Main
- Danny BrentJoe Absolom1–2Main
- Keeley JonesLucy-Jo Hudson1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Clive MaloneMark Jordon1–2Supp
- Megan MaloneLauren McQueen1–2Supp
- Lisa BrentVicky Hall1–2Supp
- Rudi KirkRebecca Front2Supp
- Father ValentineDenis Lawson1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Diane SlaterShobna Gulati1Guest
- PC HardyRyan Hawley2Guest
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About this cast
Tinsel Town is a BBC One drama series set in a fictional northern English town. The show follows the lives of several working-class families, centring on the Malone and Brent clans. Three lead actors are Jill Halfpenny (Rita Malone), Joe Absolom (Danny Brent) and Lucy-Jo Hudson (Keeley Jones), who drive the main storylines.
FAQs
Who plays Rita Malone in Tinsel Town?
Jill Halfpenny plays Rita Malone in Tinsel Town.
Who plays Danny Brent in Tinsel Town?
Joe Absolom plays Danny Brent in Tinsel Town.
Is Tinsel Town based on a true story?
No, Tinsel Town is a fictional drama series created by writers David and Kate Ansell for BBC One.
How many seasons of Tinsel Town are there?
As of 2024, there are two series of Tinsel Town, both of six episodes each.
Where was Tinsel Town filmed?
The series is filmed on location in Bolton and other parts of Greater Manchester, England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026