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.
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
