Overview
After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
Cast
- Steven Mackintosh as John Harmon / John Rokesmith
- Anna Friel as Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
- Peter Vaughan as Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin
- Pam Ferris as Henrietta Boffin
- Keeley Hawes as Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam
- Dominic Mafham as Mortimer Lightwood
- Paul McGann as Eugene Wrayburn
- Kenneth Cranham as Silas Wegg
- Timothy Spall as Mr Venus
- Anthony Calf as Alfred Lammle