Bluestone 42

Oliver Chris (Actor) .. Nick

Born: November 02, 1978 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Best Known For: Playing Boyce in Green Wing.

Early-life: Oliver Graham Chris was born on November 2, 1978 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He attended Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, having passed his 11-plus exam to get in, before moving to the Michael Hall Steiner School in his fourth year. Oliver went on to attend the Central School of Speech and Drama.

Career: Chris has made many appearances in British TV comedy series, having played Ricky Howard in The Office and Boyce in Green Wing, as well as appearing in According to Bex, Nathan Barley, Rescue Me and The IT Crowd. Aside from comedy, he has appeared in TV film Sharpe's Challenge (2007) as well as the shows Hotel Babylon and Silent Witness. His film credits include The Gathering (2002) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004). He has also had a number of roles on the stage, including National Theatre productions of Twelfth Night and One Man, Two Guvnors.

Quote: 'When people talk to me as if I'm some kind of constantly working actor, I get very confused. It's not the case. I'm not sifting through offers.'

Trivia: In 2012, he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his work in One Man, Two Guvnors.

Jamie Quinn (Actor) .. Mac

Scott Hoatson (Actor) .. Rocket

Stephen Wight (Actor) .. Simon

Keeno Lee Hector (Actor) .. Faruq

Gary Carr (Actor) .. Millsy

Born: December 11, 1986 in London

Best Known For: Death in Paradise and Downton Abbey.

Early-life: Gary was born in London on December 11, 1986. He attended the National Youth Music Theatre of Great Britain, the Arts Educational Performing Arts College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He made his professional acting debut in the play Yerma at the Arcola Theatre.

Career: Since graduating from LAMDA in 2008, Carr has split his time between stage and TV roles. His theatre credits include the lead role in the Royal National Theatre production of Terry Pratchett's novel Nation and being a member of the original cast of Earthquakes in London at the National Theatre. His TV credits include Silent Witness, Inspector George Gently, Bluestone 42, Downton Abbey and Death in Paradise.

Quote: 'An actor's life is notoriously precarious. You have to be prepared to turn work down. You don't want to say yes to everything.'

Trivia: Carr is an accomplished dancer and musician.

Katie Lyons (Actor) .. Bird

Tony Gardner (Actor) .. Lt Col

Kelly Adams (Actor) .. Mary

Murray Todd (Actor) .. Captain Softly

Birgitte Hjort Sorensen (Actor) .. Astrid

Michelle Farr (Producer)

Iain B MacDonald (Director)

Richard Hurst (Writer)

James Cary (Writer)

01:55 am - 02:25 am, Sunday, July 5 on BBC Three (23)

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