
“Love in a city where class governs all”
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.
First Aired: 3/9/1998
Languages: English
Created by: Sandy Welch
Type: Miniseries
Companies: BBC
Countries: United Kingdom

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.
Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin

Steven Mackintosh
John Harmon / John Rokesmith

Anna Friel
Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer

Peter Vaughan
Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin

Pam Ferris
Henrietta Boffin

Keeley Hawes
Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam

Dominic Mafham
Mortimer Lightwood

Paul McGann
Eugene Wrayburn

Kenneth Cranham
Silas Wegg

Timothy Spall
Mr Venus

Anthony Calf
Alfred Lammle

Doon Mackichan
Sophronia Lammle

David Bradley
Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood
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