Small Prophets Cast & Characters – Who’s Who in the New BBC Comedy
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The new BBC comedy Small Prophets has quickly built a loyal following thanks to its awkward humour, quotable one-liners and brilliantly oddball characters. If you’re wondering who stars in the series and which actors play your favourite roles, here’s a quick guide to the Small Prophets cast and characters.
Who Stars in Small Prophets?
Small Prophets features a mix of familiar British comedy faces and emerging talent. The chemistry between the cast is part of what makes the show so rewatchable — from painfully awkward moments to brilliantly dry exchanges.
Below is a breakdown of the main characters and the actors who bring them to life.
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Mackenzie Crook smashes it with this character, Gordon is the ultimate jobsworth and obsessed with work breaks!
Main Small Prophets Characters
Michael Sleep played by Pearce Quigley - a man who turns to alchemy and homunculi in an attempt to learn what happened after his girlfriend disappeared. Michael is the perfect mix of dry sense of humour and loving personality.
Gordon played by Mackenzie Crook (and also wrote the show). Gordon the manager of Tool Box a B&Q type shop and is very by the book and takes his work very seriously. His obsession with taking breaks is as hilarious as his pony tail.
Kacey played by Lauren Patel. Kacey works at Tool Box alongside Michael and Gordon, she dislikes Gordon but makes good friends with Michael. She seems lost in life but has secret ambitions and doesn't want to just be like everyone else.
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This line really tickled me, it will never get old! Disgustingly great!
Why the Small Prophets Cast Works So Well
Part of what makes Small Prophets stand out among recent BBC comedies is the cast’s timing and delivery. The show leans heavily on dry British humour, uncomfortable silences and sharp observational writing — and the actors absolutely sell it. They aren't pushing quotes and comedy, they are delivering it naturally. The show has been written beautifully and is quickly capturing the nations heart and imagination.
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If you’re already obsessed with the dialogue, you can read our full breakdown of the funniest Small Prophets quotes here.
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