The Guest Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Thriller

The Guest

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Thriller

When cleaner Ria is hired by mysterious businesswoman Fran, an unlikely friendship is formed. But when Fran's advice leads to tragedy, Ria's life is changed forever.

Director

Ashley Way

Writer

Matthew Barry (written by) (created by)

Producer

Karen Lewis

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 1, 2025

Release date

Sep 1, 2025 (United Kingdom)

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Eve Myles Fran Sharp Fran Sharp See fewer	Torchwood (2006)
Gabrielle Creevy Ria Powell Ria Powell See fewer	Three Women (2023)
Emun Elliott Richard Abbott Richard Abbott See fewer	Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
Julian Lewis Jones Simon Sharp Simon Sharp See fewer	Invictus (2009)
Clive Russell Derek Abbott Derek Abbott See fewer	Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Sion Daniel Young Lee Mace Lee Mace See fewer	Slow Horses (2022)
Catherine Ayers Helen Helen See fewer	Keeping Faith (2017)
Bethan Mary-James Sharla Sharla See fewer	Belle (2013)
Kimberley Nixon Eleri Abbott Eleri Abbott See fewer	Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)
Albi Way Ben (Boy in car) Ben (Boy in car) See fewer	The Guest (2025)
Samuel Creasey Gwesyn (Security guard) Gwesyn (Security guard) See fewer	I Came By (2022)
Victoria Donovan Gaynor Gaynor See fewer	Speak No Evil (I) (2024)
Darren Evans Boots Boots See fewer	Submarine (2010)
Amy Griffiths Jenny (Cleaning client) Jenny (Cleaning client) See fewer	Les Misérables (2012)
Lola Waters Penny Penny See fewer	The Guest (2025)
Joseph Ollman Mike Rice Mike Rice See fewer	Spent (2024)