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Londoner James Beck took to the Theatre at the end of his National Service, playing roles as diverse as Shylock to Archie Rice in "The Entertainer". His role as Cockney spiv Private Walker in Dad's Army made him a familiar face, if not a familiar name. His life was cut short before a potentially much more interesting career.

Eloise Laurence was born in November 1999 in Islington, North London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Broken (2012), London Road (2015) and Live Until You Die (2017).

Kim Clifford was born on 27 January 1961 in Islington, North London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Chariots of Fire (1981), Where's Johnny? (1974) and Colin's Sandwich (1988). She was married to Lee Galpin. She died in 2019 in Medway, Kent, England.

Laurie Penny was born on 28 September 1986 in Islington, North London, England, UK. She is a writer and actress, known for The Nevers (2021), Carnival Row (2019) and The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020).

Frank Warren was born on 28 February 1952 in Islington, North London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Fighting for a City (2018), Touching Hands (2024) and Operation Good Guys (1997).

Mike Winters was born on 15 November 1930 in Islington, North London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Dick Emery's Comedy Hour (1979), The Cool Mikado (1963) and Alice Through the Looking Box (1960). He was married to Cassie Chaney. He died on 24 August 2013 in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

Jack Galpin was born on 6 November 1991 in Islington, North London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for London's Burning (1988).

Ron Green was born on 4 April 1930 in Islington, North London, England, UK. He was a cinematographer, known for The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), The Ginger Tree (1989) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1980). He died on 22 August 2009 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK.