Sarah Niles, who appeared in Ted Lasso and I May Destroy You, plays Claudia Richards, the second wife of Stephen who has been running the company with him for years. She is furious and hurt when she discovers that he has left the business to Nina, and vows to get it back by any means necessary.
The show also features Brendan Coyle, who played Mr. Bates in Downton Abbey, as Gideon Havelock, a rival cosmetics mogul who has a history with Claudia and offers to help her regain Flair & Glory.
Hermione Norris, who starred in Cold Feet and Spooks, plays Maureen Dawson, a journalist who is investigating the secrets of the Richards family and has a personal connection to Stephen.
Adeyinka Akinrinade, who was in Doctor Who and The Capture, plays Alesha Richards, the eldest daughter of Claudia and Stephen who is a social media influencer and the face of Flair & Glory.
Ola Orebiyi, who was in Rocks and The Irregulars, plays Gus Richards, the son of Claudia and Stephen who is a hacker and a rebel. C.J. Beckford, who was in Small Axe and The Feed, plays Andre Scott-Clarke, the lawyer and confidant of Claudia who has a crush on Alesha.
Nneka Okoye, who was in Silent Witness and The Split, plays Wanda Richards, the youngest daughter of Claudia and Stephen who is a singer and a songwriter.
Emmanuel Imani, who was in Black Mirror and The Gentlemen, plays Simon Richards, the son of Stephen and his first wife Oyin who has been living in Nigeria and has a troubled relationship with his father.
A Drama That Tackles Important Issues
Riches is not only a drama that entertains, but also one that tackles important issues such as race, class, gender, identity, and family.
The show explores the challenges and opportunities that come with being a Black-owned business in a predominantly white industry, and the pressures and expectations that are placed on the Richards family as a result.
The show also examines the dynamics and conflicts that arise within the family, as well as the secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy them. The show delves into the themes of loyalty, betrayal, ambition, love, and forgiveness, and how they shape the characters and their choices.
