Basil Brookes joins "Captain Bob" - press mogul Robert Maxwell - as financial director and witnesses Maxwell's financial shenanigans as he contests status with fellow mogul Rupert Murdoch and descends into marital and monetary chaos.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 David SuchetRobert Maxwell | Robert Maxwell |
 Patricia HodgeBetty Maxwell | Betty Maxwell |
 Ben CaplanKevin Maxwell | Kevin Maxwell |
 Daniela Denby-AsheAndrea Martin | Andrea Martin |
 Dan StevensBasil Brookes | Basil Brookes |
 Duncan BellRichard Baker | Richard Baker |
| TTony TurnerRon Woods | Ron Woods |
 Stuart OrganPeter Laister | Peter Laister |
 Geoffrey HutchingsGeorge Wheeler | George Wheeler |
 Arsher AliFranklin | Franklin |
 Tim WallersNick Davies | Nick Davies |
 Adrian ScarboroughBob Cole | Bob Cole |
 Jamie ParkerFarquhar | Farquhar |
 Olga FedoriIrina | Irina |
 Philip FoxTrevor Cook | Trevor Cook |
 Joanna ScanlanJennings | Jennings |
| PPaul KempAnalyst 1 | Analyst 1 |