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Lip and Ian make new friends. Elsewhere, Kev's sister starts lodging at Sheila and Frank's, whilst Marty starts work as a handyman.Lip and Ian make new friends. Elsewhere, Kev's sister starts lodging at Sheila and Frank's, whilst Marty starts work as a handyman.Lip and Ian make new friends. Elsewhere, Kev's sister starts lodging at Sheila and Frank's, whilst Marty starts work as a handyman.

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    David Threlfall
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    Maxine Peake
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    Rebecca Ryan
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    Elliott Tittensor
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    Chris Bisson
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    Kelli Hollis
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    Lindsey Dawson
    • Jez
    Rebecca Atkinson
    Rebecca Atkinson
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      Jack Deam (Marty Fisher) & Matthew McNulty (Trev) also worked together on Unforgiven (2009) as Kieran Whelan & Steve Whelan respectively.
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