Paul Ashworth

Colin Firth

Acting

Sarah Hughes

Ruth Gemmell

Acting

Steve

Mark Strong

Acting

Jo

Holly Aird

Acting

Ted, the Headmaster

Ken Stott

Acting

Ray, the Governor

Stephen Rea

Acting

Paul's Dad

Neil Pearson

Acting

Paul's Mum

Lorraine Ashbourne

Acting

Young Paul

Luke Aikman

Acting

Paul's Sister

Bea Guard

Acting

Robert Parker

Richard Claxton

Acting

Rex

Charles Cork

Acting

Stan

Bob Curtiss

Acting

Man at Reading

David Hounslow

Acting

Chip Shop: Frank

Peter Quince

Acting

Robert's Mother

Annette Ekblom

Acting

Pupil's Mom

Jackie Hyffes

Acting

Pupil's Dad

Joe Reddington

Acting

Mr. Johnson

Graham Cull

Acting

Radio Sports Commentator

Mike Ingham

Acting

Young Paul's Mate

Sam Dunbar Banks

Acting

Woman At Reading

Leigh Funnelle

Acting

Hillsborough Man

Simon Bowen

Acting

Indian Waiter

Silas Carson

Acting

House Owner

Geoffrey Drew

Acting

2nd Governor

Liam Stapleton

Acting

Sasha

Emily Conway

Acting

Taxi Driver

AG. Longhurst

Acting

Party Baby

Shuli Morris-Evans

Acting

Turnstile Operator

Philip Bond

Acting

Arsenal Fan (uncredited)

Gary Condes

Acting

School Football Coach (uncredited)

Nick Hornby

Writing

Man Behind

Scott Baker

Acting