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
• Anna Friel
• Peter Vaughan
• Pam Ferris
• Keeley Hawes
• Dominic Mafham
• Paul McGann
• Kenneth Cranham