The read
The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
20 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 4 ep1998 |
Key crew
- Julian FarinoDirector
- Adrian JohnstonOriginal Music Composer
- Sandy WelchWriter
Cast
- Steven MackintoshJohn Harmon / John Rokesmith
- Anna FrielBella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
- Peter VaughanNicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin
- Pam FerrisHenrietta Boffin
- Keeley HawesElizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam
- Dominic MafhamMortimer Lightwood
- Paul McGannEugene Wrayburn
- Kenneth CranhamSilas Wegg
- Timothy SpallMr Venus
- Anthony CalfAlfred Lammle
- Doon MackichanSophronia Lammle
- David BradleyRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookstaged deathminiseriesperiod drama