The series tells the story of single mum Sam, who is one of an invisible army of cleaners in a financial office in London’s Canary Wharf, working on a zero-hours contract.
Struggling with a gambling addiction and with her ex-husband threatening to take custody of their two daughters, she soon realises she has access to information that could be the answer to all her prayers.
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Ahead of the series debut, here’s an introduction to the rest of the cast, and where you might have seen them before...
Matthew McNulty plays Dave
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After a number of one-off roles in ‘Emmerdale’, ‘Doctors’, ‘Holby City’ and ‘Shameless’, Matthew got his firs big job when he landed the part of Fisher Bloom in ‘Lark Rise To Candleford’ in 2009.
Perhaps he is best remembered as Seth from ‘Misfits’ though – a part which he played from 2010 to 2012.
Matthew has also starred in a number of BBC dramas, including ‘Silk’, ‘The Syndicate’ and ‘Jamaica Inn’, and most recently appeared on UK screens as Lucien Grimaud in series three of ‘The Musketeers’.
Elsewhere, he’s starred in French-Canadian series ‘Versailles’ and US horror series ‘The Terror’.
Jade Anouka plays Jess
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Jade popped up in E4 sitcom ‘Chewing Gum’ as Danny in 2017, and has also played a waitress in an episode of ‘Doctor Who’ in 2013.
However, you might recognise her best from her role as Alana Allerton in last year’s ITV drama ‘Trauma’.
Branka Katic plays Mina
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Serbian actor Branka has starred in many films and TV shows in her native country, but her biggest screen role came in 2014, when she played Renata in ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’. Prior to that, she appeared opposite Johnny Depp in 2009’s ‘Public Enemies’.
From 2002 to 2004, she played Tatiana Taylor in the BBC’s ‘Auf Wiedersehen, Pet’, and played Donna in the BBC One series ‘Blackout’ in 2012.
She’s also appeared in US series ‘Big Love’ as Ana from 2007 to 2011.
Robert Emms as Glynn
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After appearing in ‘War Horse’ at the National Theatre, Robert made the leap to the big screen in the 2011 film adaptation, playing David Lyons.
He’s also had small roles in films including ‘Mirror, Mirror’, and ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’.
However, he’s probably best recognised for playing Pythagoras in BBC drama ‘Atlantis’ and Daryl Garrs in the second series of ‘Happy Valley’. 2017 also saw him play Father John Gerard in ‘Gunpowder’.
Lloyd Owen as Swanny
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After an extensive stage career, Lloyd’s most memorable TV role came in 2002, when he played Paul Bowman-MacDonald in 25 episodes of ‘Monarch Of The Glen’.
In 2006, he took the lead in BBC legal drama ‘The Innocence Project’, and most recently made guest appearances in the likes of ‘Silent Witness’, ‘Death In Paradise’ and ‘Midsomer Murders’.
Lloyd also starred in 2011 film ‘Apollo 18’ as Nathan Walker.
Ben Bailey Smith as Blake
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Ben is better known by his stage name Doc Brown, under which he performs as a rapper and comedian. As the latter, he’s appeared on ‘The John Bishop Show’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’.
His acting credits include playing DS Joe Hawkins in ‘Law & Order: UK’ and as Johnny in 2016 ITV drama ‘Brief Encounters’ opposite Angela Griffin. He also played Dom Johnson in ‘The Office’ spin-off film, ‘David Brent: Life On The Road’.
He’s also starred in kids TV series ‘Strange Hill High’ and ‘4 O’Clock Club’.
Rosie Cavaliero as Frances
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Rosie has starred in a range of British shows, including ‘Cold Feet’, ‘Red Cap’, ‘Where The Heart Is’ and ‘Doc Martin’.
She played Kate Bales in Jennifer Saunders’ sitcom ‘Jam And Jerusalem’, the other Jackie in ‘Friday Night Dinner’ and Marion Kelsey in the second series of ITV crime drama ‘Unforgotten’ in 2017.
Neil Maskell as Warren
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After a number of guest roles in the likes of ‘The Bill’ (he played five different characters between 1991 and 2002), ‘Soldier Soldier’, ‘Casualty’ and ‘Silent Witness’, Neil landed his biggest role yet in Brit flick ‘The Football Factory’ opposite Danny Dyer, where he played Rod.
Since then, he’s had more guest roles in ‘Casualty’ and ‘Silent Witness’ before playing killer Arby in Channel 4 series ‘Utopia’.
More recently, he played DS Pete Drummond in the first two series of ‘Humans’.
‘Cleaning Up’ airs Wednesdays at 9pm on ITV.
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(01 of09)
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Name a well-known TV comedy or drama, and, chances are, she's starred in it. Her telly credits include 'The Royle Family', 'Gavin & Stacey', 'Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps', 'Heartbeat', 'Holby City', 'Where The Heart Is', 'Doctors', 'Fat Friends', 'The Royal', 'Mile High', 'The Bill', 'Benidorm', 'Jonathan Creek', 'Mrs Biggs' and 'Cilla' to name well, rather a lot. Just don't tell Sarah Lancashire. (credit:ITV)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(02 of09)
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A love of showbiz runs in the family. Sheridan's great-great-grandfather, Benjamin Doubleday, was a respected and well-known banjo player, whilst her parents, Colin and Marilyn, continue to perform as the fabulously named country and western duo, 'The Daltons' (that's them in the pic). And it was on stage with her parents that Sheridan first got a taste for the limelight. "When I was four I joined them on stage doing little dance routines," she said previously. "It wasn't long before I was standing on a stool joining in the singing." (credit:Twitter/Sheridan Smith)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(03 of09)
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She once dated her 'Gavin & Stacey' co-star James Corden, but we'll forgive her. She's also been romantically linked to Russell Brand, but hey, who hasn't? Sometimes though, the press get it REALLY wrong when it comes to her love life. “I have lots of gay mates,” she explains. “Every time I go out with one of them, it’s in the papers, ‘Ooh, Sheridan’s new mystery man!’ It makes me scream laughing, their gaydar is so broken!” (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(04 of09)
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She got the big thumbs up from critics and audiences alike for her portrayal of Elle Woods in the West End musical 'Legally Blonde', which won her a Best Actress gong at the Laurence Olivier Awards and Theatregoers Choice Awards. No mean feat. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(05 of09)
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Despite being a familiar face, she admits to being a complete fangirl around other famous types. “I still get so starstruck,” she admits. “When I did Quartet, a movie Dustin Hoffman directed, with Dame Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon, I wanted to curtsey every day.” (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(06 of09)
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In 2012, she unexpectedly pulled out of playing the lead role in the musical version of 'Bridget Jones', throwing the planned West End production into chaos in what was described as a 'pure act of selfishness' by one unnamed person closely involved with the show. Two years later and the musical is still yet to make it to the stage but Sheridan's career has gone from strength to strength. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(07 of09)
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One rumoured major new role for Sheridan is playing the jailed mother of Shannon Matthews, who was at the centre of a hoax kidnap that gripped the nation and beyond in 2008. Jeff Pope, who wrote 'Cilla', is writing the screenplay, and has hinted that he wants Sheridan to play the lead role of Karen Matthews. (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(08 of09)
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Despite being loved by critics and TV and theatre audiences alike, Sheridan still doesn't think she's much cop and is riddled with self-doubt because she isn't a drama school graduate. "When I'm working alongside someone like Dame Maggie Smith, I can't help thinking 'I don't deserve to be here'," she has said in the past. "You see these formally trained actors with scripts covered in writing, whereas mine will be covered in coffee stains and fag burns. I spend most of the time feeling like I'm totally blagging it." (credit:Mark Robert Milan via Getty Images)
Sheridan Smith: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(09 of09)
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She has suffered from severe panic attacks in the past and still has one before every opening night. "[I get] very rapid heart rate, sweaty hands, dry mouth. Sometimes when it’s really bad, your hearing goes, your vision goes. Everyone can tell you that you’re going to be fine but none of it goes in," she explained. (credit:Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)