Breaking Bad
2008 · Drama · Crime
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TV series / 1998
Our Mutual Friend
Episode directors
Julian Farino
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.
The story
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.
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Season 1
Miniseries
Season details
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 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
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Michael CulkinMr Veneering
Rose EnglishMrs Veneering
Margaret TyzackLady Tippins
Sarah CrowdenFirst Guest
Cate FowlerSecond Guest
John DallimoreThird Guest
Ray GardnerFifth Guest
Peter HowellFourth Guest · Third Guest
Paul BaileyCharles 'Charley' Hexam
Katy MurphyFanny Cleaver / 'Jenny Wren'
Cyril ShapsMr Riah
David MorrisseyBradley Headstone
Peter WightReginald Wilfer
Rachel PowerPleasant Riderhood
Roger FrostMr Inspector
Martin HancockSloppy
David SchofieldJesse 'Gaffer' Hexam
Edna DoréBetty Higden
Heather TobiasMrs Wilfer
Catriona YuillLavinia Wilfer
Bertie ShelleyLittle Johnny
Linda BassettAbby Potterson
Richard HansonGeorge Radfoot
Georgina LambMiss Peecher
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