Ordinary Lies is a British drama television series that was first broadcast on BBC One on 17 March 2015. The six-part first series, written by Danny Brocklehurst, is set in a car showroom. The second, also in six-parts, is set in the warehouse of a sports goods company based in Wales. The series executive producer is Nicola Shindler. The series was commissioned by Charlotte Moore for the BBC. In Australia, the series premiered on BBC First from 25 July 2015.
JS Motors, a car dealership located in Warrington, near Manchester, employs a number of 'ordinary' people, each with dark secrets. As each episode unravels, it becomes clear how quickly lies can escalate with shocking consequences.
Coopers Outdoors, a Sports Goods Company based in Cardiff, has a number of workers who each hold a dark secret. As each episode unfolds, and each characters story is revealed, it becomes clear just how fast secrets can be revealed and the shocking aftermaths that can follow.
Max Beesley as Mike Hill, co-owner and boss of the company, who is having an affair with BethJo Joyner as Beth Corbin, deputy manager, whose husband has been missing for a yearMichelle Keegan as Tracy Shawcross, a receptionist who becomes involved with drug traffickingSally Lindsay as Kathy Kavanagh, Mike's secretary who becomes dissatisfied at her husband's inability to have sexShazad Latif as Rick Ahmed, a mechanic who becomes involved with Mike's 15-year-old daughter, Ruby (Episodes 1—4)Jason Manford as Marty McLean, a down on his luck salesman who lies that his wife has died to keep his jobMackenzie Crook as Pete Blythman, a company salesman and former gamblerMatt Di Angelo as Robert 'Fletch' Fletcher, a warehouse picker who finds his happy marriage threatened when he reunites with his fatherKimberley Nixon as Holly Pryce, Jenna's PA and Neil's girlfriend, who believes everyone lives a more interesting life than she isRebekah Staton as Wendy Walker, a forklift driver whose life is turned upside down when her former, abusive girlfriend returnsAngela Griffin as Jenna Moss, general manager, who oversees both the warehouse and sales floorsJoel Fry as Billy 'Toke' Tokington, Warehouse manager who becomes a crime fighting superhero at nightCon O'Neill as Joe Brierley, Head of Sales who believes his wife is cheating on him and goes to great lengths to prove itLuke Bailey as Ash Driscoll, Coopers' new recruit who embarks on a toxic relationship with recent divorcee AllyJennifer Nicholas as Ally, newly divorced call centre worker who catches the eye of AshGeorge Bukhari as Fat Jason, a salesman who struggles with his weightRebecca Callard as Grace, a young, lonely accountant who has a fling with MartyBelinda Stewart-Wilson as Alison Hill, Mike's estranged wifeManjinder Virk as Marianne Morton, a receptionist who had an affair with Beth's husbandFisayo Akinade as Ziggy, a mechanic who works with Rick in the workshopCat Simmons as Emma, a company accountant and bride-to-be, engaged to JezKris Mochrie as Jez, Emma's fiancéCherrelle Skeete as Viv Baxter, a receptionist who becomes involved with drug trafficking (Episodes 1—2)Erin Shanagher as Katriana McLean, Marty's ailed wife, who he claims to be dead (Episode 1)Tony Maudsley as Ralf Kavanagh, Kathy's husband (Episode 3)Edward MacLiam as Niall, Kathy's sex buddy (Episode 3)Holly Earl as Ruby Hill, Mike's 15-year-old daughter who becomes involved with Rick (Episode 4)Ellie Haddington as Gina Corbin, Beth's mother-in-law and Dave's mother (Episodes 5—6)Shaun Dooley as Dave Corbin, Beth's estranged husband (Episode 6)Jill Halfpenny as Belinda Brierley, Joe's wife, whom he believes is cheating on him (Episode 1)Griff Rhys Jones as Patrick, Fletch's dad, whom Fletch believes walked out on him as a child (Episode 5)Elen Rhys as Caz, Fletch's wife, who reignites the relationship between Fletch and his fatherGareth Pierce as Karl Shelvey, a Call Centre worker who is best friends with RayNoel Sullivan as Neil, Forklift Driver and Holly's current boyfriendIan Davies as Ray, a Call Centre worker who is best friends with KarlElla Peel as Chrissy, a young girl whom Toke takes into his care (Episode 3)Elinor Crawley as Sarah-Jane, a PA appointed by Jenna following Holly's departureAled Pugh as Lenny, a warehouse picker who is connected to a local gang of thugs (Episode 4)
