Here's Where You've Seen The Cast Of "The Railway Children Return" Before

    Bobbie's all grown up!

    Sam Cleal
    by Sam Cleal

    BuzzFeed Staff

    You may remember the 1970 film The Railway Children starring Jenny Agutter, Dinah Sheridan, and Bernard Cribbins. Well, this month a sequel drops to the British classic, and it's just as plucky and wholesome as the original – trust me!

    3 kids flagging down a train in The Railway Children using sheets on sticks
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    The Railway Children Return is set around 40 years on from the first film during the second World War. The cast is pretty amazing — here's who plays who and where you might recognise them from!

    1. Jenny Agutter as Roberta "Bobbie" Waterbury

    Photo of Jenny Agutter at an event and Jenny in the film in period costume as Bobbie
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    You might know Jenny as one of the most recognisable aspects of The Railway Children franchise. She reprises her role from the original movie in this film, but this time, Bobbie is a grandmother. ... She's still as brave and wise as ever though!

    Where you know Jenny from: Logan's Run, An American Werewolf in London, Equus, The Avengers, and Call the Midwife, of course!

    2. Sheridan Smith as Annie Clark

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    Sheridan has had a lot of iconic roles, and in The Railway Children Return, she plays a mother and headteacher at a local school. Together with her own mum, Bobbie, Annie takes in three evacuees and tries to keep her newly extended family happy during the difficult war years.

    Where you know Sheridan from: Gavin & Stacey, Jonathan Creek, Cilla, Mrs Biggs, The Moorside, Funny Girl (theatre), and Legally Blonde (theatre).

    3. Beau Gadsdon as Lily Watts

    Photo of Beau Gadsdon at an event and Beau in the film in period costume as Lily
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    Lily is the eldest of three evacuees from Salford who are sent to the Yorkshire village of Oakworth to avoid bombing in the city. Together with her siblings, Lily makes mischief, but ultimately ends up facing much more adult decisions once she's settled in her new home.

    Where you know Beau from: Rogue One, The Duchess, The Crown, The Girl in the Spider's Web, Domina, and Quiz.

    4. KJ Aikens as Abe McCarthy

    Photo of KJ Aikens at an event and KJ in the film in period costume as Abe
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    Abe is an American soldier who finds himself stationed in Yorkshire, England during the war. After facing terrible racism in the ranks, he runs off and hides, which is where he first encounters Lily and her siblings.

    Where you know KJ from: Pose, Modern Love, Blue Bloods, and Okko's Inn.

    5. Austin Haynes as Thomas Clark

    Photo of Austin Haynes at an event and Austin in the film in period costume as Thomas
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    Thomas is the only child of Annie. He is very welcoming when the Watts siblings first arrive in Oakworth, and soon becomes their friend.

    Where you know Austin from: The Birth of Daniel F Harris, The Boys in the Boat, Dodger, and Ali & Ava.

    6. Eden Hamilton as Pattie Watts

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    Pattie is the stubborn middle Watts child. She's very affectionate with her siblings and loves playing with them and causing a lil' trouble here and there!

    7. Zac Cudby as Ted Watts

    Photo of Zac Cudby at an event and Zac in the film in period costume as Ted
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    The youngest of the trio, Ted is evacuated with his sisters who are both very protective of him. Despite this, he still manages to convince them to let him join in on their adventures!

    8. John Bradley as Richard Perks

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    Richard is the friendly station master à la Albert Perks in the original movie, who is actually his grandfather! He assists Thomas on his mission to get Abe to Liverpool, and is generally very sweet with the children.

    Where you know John from: Game of Thrones, Borgia, Merlin, Patient Zero, Moonfall, and Marry Me.

    9. Tom Courtenay as Great Uncle Walter

    Photo of Tom Courtenay at an event and Tom in the film in period costume as Uncle Walter
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    An employee of the war office, Walter shows up after Annie receives a heartbreaking letter. He helps her make sense of the news, and also drops in on the Waterbury-Watts family to help perk them all up.

    Where you know Tom from: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, Doctor Zhivago, King & Country, 45 Years, Quartet, Last Orders, Dad's Army, and Unforgotten.

    Check out The Railway Children Return in cinemas from July 15, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!