A thousand years of the gossip, scandals, successes, disasters, eccentricities and cupidity that lie behind the facades of a great city.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Brian BlessedCabot / Wolstan / Pocock / Colston / Pope Gregory / Dr. Beddoes | Cabot / Wolstan / Pocock / Colston / Pope Gregory / Dr. Beddoes |
 Bernard HolleyJack / Humphrey / Davey / Whitson / Chatterson | Jack / Humphrey / Davey / Whitson / Chatterson |
 Phyllida LawBridget | Bridget |
 Angharad ReesSarah Ann | Sarah Ann |
 Peter SallisWater Seller / Coachman / Ameryk / Mayor / Captain Kimber / King Henry Voice | Water Seller / Coachman / Ameryk / Mayor / Captain Kimber / King Henry Voice |
| EEric ThompsonFelix Farley | Felix Farley |
 Brian WildeCaptain Mercer / Judge Jefferies | Captain Mercer / Judge Jefferies |