Who Stars in BBC Drama Honey? Ann Skelly’s Role and the Cast, Updated November 15

Updated November 15, 2026, 1:17 a.m. UTC (London, GMT, UTC+00:00).

Honey is a six-part BBC Cold War drama starring Ann Skelly as Martha Schmitt, a young MI6 agent working undercover in East Berlin in 1982. The series premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on November 14. Its central story follows Martha as she tries to prove herself while navigating a dangerous triangle involving a CIA operative and a Stasi counter-intelligence officer.

Here’s who plays the key characters and how the premise fits together, based on the production company’s series information and the BBC’s production notes. Sid Gentle Films’ official Honey announcements confirm the leads, six-episode format and creative team.

Destaques

• Ann Skelly leads as Martha Schmitt, an MI6 officer stationed undercover in East Berlin.
• Nate Mann plays CIA agent Kurt Fischer, while Jannis Niewöhner plays Stasi officer Friedrich Baumann.
• Rory Kinnear is Graham Anderson, Martha’s MI6 handler and a British Embassy press attaché.
• The six episodes are written by Emma Moran and set in 1982, amid surveillance, espionage and complicated loyalties.

Who is in the cast of BBC drama Honey?

Skelly plays Martha Schmitt, a 24-year-old deep-cover MI6 agent. She is ambitious and eager to take on serious spy work, but her position in East Berlin leaves her surrounded by risks: a mistake could expose her identity, while the people around her may have their own agendas. The show’s official material describes her as being pulled between professional ambition and personal attraction.

Mann plays Kurt Fischer, the name used by CIA operative Aaron Neeland while undercover. He is paired with Martha on a mission, though the two agencies’ interests do not always align. Niewöhner plays Friedrich Baumann, a senior Stasi counter-intelligence officer focused on British targets. Martha’s relationship with both men forms the series’ three-sided romantic and espionage tension.

Kinnear plays Graham Anderson, Martha’s handler. In the BBC’s production notes, Kinnear describes Graham as a British government press attaché at the embassy who gives Martha assignments and tries to teach her how to operate in the spy world. His protective relationship with her creates another source of conflict: he wants to keep her safe, while she pushes beyond the boundaries he sets. The notes are available in the BBC production pack for Honey.

The supporting cast includes Oliver Cudbill as Stefan Weiss, Martha’s housemate; Sonita Henry as Anne Anderson, Graham’s wife; Victoria Mayer as Ingrid Schimmel; Valentino Dalle Mura as Rolf Muller; July Namir as Kamilla Akhmedova; Julian Niedermeier as Otto Kowalski; Sofia Oxenham as Greta Abstreiter; and Daniel Zielinski as Tomas Klein. The BBC pack and production company materials identify the principal cast and characters.

What is Honey about?

Set in East Berlin in 1982, Honey blends spy thriller, dark comedy and romance. Martha’s work involves operating under cover in a city where surveillance and counter-intelligence shape everyday life. The official synopsis sets up a mission with Kurt and a demand from Friedrich, leaving Martha to weigh her assignment against the danger of exposure and her feelings for the two men.

The premise also puts the intelligence agencies’ competing interests at the center of the drama. Martha works for MI6, Kurt for the CIA, and Friedrich for the Stasi. Although the British and American agents might appear to be natural allies, the BBC production notes describe tensions between their organizations as part of the story. That makes trust an active problem for the characters, not a given.

Production company Sid Gentle Films, whose credits include Killing Eve, says Honey comprises six episodes of about 45 minutes. Emma Moran is the lead writer and executive producer; Toby MacDonald directs episodes one to three, and Michelle Savill directs episodes four to six. The project was made for BBC One, BBC iPlayer and ZDF.

Is Honey connected to Killing Eve?

The confirmed connection is behind the camera: Honey comes from Sid Gentle Films, the production company behind Killing Eve. The official production material describes Honey as a new Cold War thriller, and the sources checked for this explainer do not establish it as a direct continuation or prequel featuring the same characters. Viewers looking for a new story can approach it as a separate espionage drama centered on Martha Schmitt.

Where can UK viewers watch Honey?

The series launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The BBC’s producer and distributor materials confirm those UK platforms and the launch date. Episode availability and any later scheduling changes should be checked in the current BBC iPlayer listing.

Frequently asked questions

Who plays Martha in Honey?

Ann Skelly plays Martha Schmitt, an MI6 agent undercover in East Berlin.

How many episodes are in Honey?

The first series has six episodes.

Who plays the CIA agent in Honey?

Nate Mann plays CIA operative Aaron Neeland, who uses the name Kurt Fischer while undercover.