Robin Soans

George Loveless

William Gaminara

James Loveless

Phil Davis

Young John Stanfield

Keith Allen

James Hammett

Jeremy Flynn

James Brine

Alex Norton

Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer

Robert Stephens

James Frampton

Freddie Jones

Vicar of Tolpuddle

Michael Hordern

Mr. Pitt

James Fox

William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales

Vanessa Redgrave

Mrs. Carlyle

Joanna David

Mrs. Frampton

Imelda Staunton

Betsy Loveless

Patricia Healey

Mrs Brine

Sandra Voe

Diana Stanfield

Barbara Windsor

Mrs. Wetham

Murray Melvin

Mr. Frampton's Clerk

Dave Atkins

Mr. Frampton's Foreman

John Rafter Lee

Juggler

Shane Briant

Official in New South Wales

Lynette Curran

Prostitute

Malcolm Terris

Gentleman Farmer

Alex McCrindle

Gaolor