Waiting For God (TV Series) - Cast

Cast

Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole) - Diana is a curmudgeonly old woman who is constantly complaining about the state of the world. She is an atheist and often irritates Tom, who does believe in God. Trent used to be a photojournalist, specialising in combat zones.

Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden) - Tom is an optimistic, jolly old man who is new to the home. He suffers from mild dementia but he always tries to make the best of things. Sometimes, however, he goes against certain people such as Harvey Bains, who he often campaigns against and insults. He is visited often by his 'dull' son Geoffrey and Geoffrey's annoying, offensive wife Marion.

Jane Edwards (Janine Duvitski) - Jane is Harvey's prudish, homely and devout assistant who always looks on the bright side of life and is thinking up new ideas, which are often backed up by Tom. She secretly fancies and admires Harvey, whom she often touches on the shoulder, to which Harvey replies disgustedly, 'Jane...you're touching me' and she says 'Sorry, Harvey!' She is often shocked by what Diana says and then exclaims 'Oh Diana!!'

Harvey Bains (Daniel Hill) - The greedy, vain manager of the care home who secretly wishes to get rid of all of the residents. He tries to reduce expenses (saying that the "oldies" aren't "efficient units") and keep on top of things but is constantly distracted by Jane, Diana, Tom, Marion and Geoffrey. His life is always made difficult by the residents, or 'inmates'. His father, whom he never knew, was an American gangster.

Other cast

• Geoffrey Ballard, played by Andrew Tourell
• Marion Ballard, played by Sandra Payne
• Basil Makepeace, played by Michael Bilton
• Antonio, the Portuguese gardener, played by Chico Andrade
• Jenny, played by Dawn Hope