Who's Who The residents of Willesden Green, a multi-cultural northwest London borough and a scruffy, dynamic melting pot of ethnicity, between the years 1974 and 1992 The Joneses | The Iqbals | The Malfens | Others The Joneses Archie Jones a middle-aged WASP everyman, a 'professional envelope folder,' laid-back atheist, Archie is haunted by the past played by Phil Davis Secrets and Lies, Prime Suspect 5 (director), Nicholas Nickleby Clara Bowden a Jamaican twenty-something, Clara rejects her mother Hortense's religious teachings played by Naomie Harris 28 Days Later, The Project Irie Archie and Clara's reticent daughter, her name means "no problem" in Jamaican played by Sarah Ozeke Hortense Clara's mother, a fire and brimstone Jehovah's Witness who believes the world will end at the dawn of 1975 played by Mona Hammond EastEnders The Iqbals Samad Iqbal a devout and intellectual Bengali Muslim, Samad is Archie's old war buddy who returns to England for an arranged marriage and an unintended career as a waiter played by Om Puri Gandhi, The Jewel in the Crown, East is East, Code 46 Alsana the tart-tongued and fiery Alsana has been Samad's betrothed since before she was born played by Archie Panjabi East is East, Bend It Like Beckham Millat and Magid Samad and Alsana's twin sons: gang-leader Millat is rebellious and hostile; brainy Magid wants to be called 'Mark Smith.' Magid is sent to Bangladesh. played by Christopher Simpson Code 46 The Malfens Marcus Malfen Josh's father; a university lecturer and scientist, developer of the top secret FutureMouse project, a breakthrough in genetic engineering played by Robert Bathurst Cold Feet, Horatio Hornblower: The Duel Joyce Malfen Josh's mother, a horticulturalist played by Geraldine James The Jewel in the Crown, Rebecca, The Hound of the Baskervilles Josh Malfen nerd played by James McAvoy Band of Brothers, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Payment in Blood, Bright Young Things Others Ryan Topps a Mod convinced that he and his scooter are going to live fast and die young played by Charlie Creed-Miles Nil by Mouth, The Fifth Element Poppy Burt-Jones Millat and Magid's teacher who tempts Samad and admits to a love of all things "Eastern..." played by Maggie O'Neill Mona Lisa, Gorillas in the Mist Karina Millat's gorgeous blonde girlfriend played by Annie Cooper Bramwell: Our Brave Boys K E V I N the "Keepers of the Eternal and Victorious Islamic Nation," a militant Islamic sect with an acronym problem F A T E "Fighting Animal Torture and Exploitation," a crazed animal liberation organization Essays + Interviews | Who's Who/Cast + Credits | Novel to Film Russell Baker | Story Synopsis | Links + Bibliography | The Forum Home | About The Series | The American Collection | The Archive Schedule & Season | Feature Library | eNewsletter | Book Club Learning Resources | Forum | Search | Shop | Feedback ©