Welsh drama The Light in the Hall (Y Golau: Dŵr) returns for season 2, titled Still Waters, which is once again set in the fictional town of Llanemlyn, where residents are up in arms about a plan to expand a reservoir – a battle which “reignites long-buried tensions”.
“Told across two timelines, the story begins in 1995, when activist Llyr Owen (pictured above) dies in a bombing and his cousin Rhys is jailed for the crime,” continues the synopsis.
“Thirty years later, Rhys returns home to a community once again divided by protest. As trainee journalist Caryl becomes drawn into the story, her investigation begins to unravel hidden truths, exposing secrets that have shaped the town for decades, in a gripping drama of protest, guilt and generational reckoning.”
Caryl, played by Siân Reese-Williams, is the only character to return for the second season of The Light in the Hall, but who else is in the cast?
Read on to find out.
The Light in the Hall main cast
- Siân Reese-Williams as Caryl
- Mark Lewis Jones plays as Owen
- Nia Roberts as Eve Davies
- Robert Glenister as Robert Davies
- Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Mabli Davies Owen
- Tom Rhys Harries as Hari Breckon
- Wyn Bowen Harries as Bryn Owen
- Matthew Gravelle as Gareth Breckon
- Gillian Elisa as Eunice
- Mali Tudno Jones as Megan Breckon
For more information about the characters and where you’ve seen the cast before, read on.
Siân Reese-Williams plays Caryl
Who is Caryl? The only character to return from season 1, Caryl is a trainee journalist who believes Rhys Owen might be innocent.
What else has Siân Reese-Williams been in? You might know her from Emmerdale, Downfall: The Power of Huw Edwards, Hidden, Wolf, and 35 Diwrnod, among others.
Mark Lewis Jones plays Rhys Owen
Who is Rhys Owen? He has recently been released from prison following his conviction over the bombing that claimed his cousin’s life.
What else has Mark Lewis Jones been in? You might have watched him in Keeping Faith, Living a Lie, Stella and Out There, among others.
Maeve Courtier-Lilley plays Mabli Davies Owen
Who is Mabli Davies Owen? One of the lead protestors against the plans to expand the reservoir.
What else has Maeve Courtier-Lilley been in? You might know her from Run Away, The Red King and The Outpost.
Nia Roberts plays Eve Davies
Who is Eve Davies? A lecturer and Mabli’s mum. She also used to date Llyr.
What else has Nia Roberts been in? Her credits include Tree on a Hill, Yr Amgueddfa and Hidden.
Robert Glenister plays Robert Davies
Who is Robert Davies? He works for the company that wants to extend the reservoir. Robert is also Eve’s dad and Mabli’s grandfather.
What else has Robert Glenister been in? His extensive CV includes Law and Order: UK, Hustle, Spooks and Sherwood.
Tom Rhys Harries plays Hari Breckon
Who is Hari Breckon? Mabli’s best friend and one of the protestors.
What else has Tom Rhys Harries been in? He has appeared in White Lines, Wolf King, Suspicion and Unforgotten.
Wyn Bowen Harries plays Bryn Owen
Who is Bryn Owen? Rhys’s dad. They have a strained relationship.
What else has Wyn Bowen Harries been in? His credits include Rough Cut and Stat.
Additional cast includes:
- Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch, Living a Lie) as Gareth Breckon – a police officer.
- Gillian Elisa (Alys, A Mind to Kill) as Eunice – the pub landlady.
- Mali Tudno Jones (Bariau, 35 Diwrnod) as Megan Breckon.
The Light in the Hall: Still Waters premieres on Channel 4 on Tuesday 16 June at 9pm.
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