Top billed cast

1. 

   Steven Mackintosh

   John Harmon / John Rokesmith

2. 

   Anna Friel

   Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer

3. 

   Peter Vaughan

   Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin

4. 

   Pam Ferris

   Henrietta Boffin

5. 

   Keeley Hawes

   Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam

6. 

   Dominic Mafham

   Mortimer Lightwood

7. 

   Paul McGann

   Eugene Wrayburn

8. 

   Kenneth Cranham

   Silas Wegg

9. 

   Timothy Spall

   Mr Venus

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Season 1

1998 | 4 Episodes

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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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
Our Mutual Friend

Keywords

• based on novel or book
• staged death
• miniseries
• period drama