Series synopsis
Riches is a British drama television series that premiered on ITVX on December 22, 2022. It ended on December 22, 2022. It was created by Abby Ajayi. It stars Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie, Sarah Niles and Brendan Coyle.
Siu Chun-Hang has always had a special affection for cheongsams. His first cheongsam was for his dream girl Po Chui-Lung, a former princess of the Qing Dynasty. Since then, he has become well known for his skills as a tailor and designer. When Chui-Lung, now an employee for triad member Wing Ho-Tung, suggests Chun-Hang to design the clothes for a top dancer Ho-Tung's nightclub, trouble begins to brew for the up-and-coming fashion designer.
Premise
Siu Chun-Hang has always had a special affection for cheongsams. His first cheongsam was for his dream girl Po Chui-Lung, a former princess of the Qing Dynasty. Since then, he has become well known for his skills as a tailor and designer. When Chui-Lung, now an employee for triad member Wing Ho-Tung, suggests Chun-Hang to design the clothes for a top dancer Ho-Tung's nightclub, trouble begins to brew for the up-and-coming fashion designer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Deborah Ayorinde as Nina
- Hugh Quarshie as Stephen Richards
- Sarah Niles as Claudia
- Brendan Coyle as Gideon
- Hermione Norris as Maureen Dawson
Guest cast
- Wesley Bozonga as Adam
- Craig Russell as Gavin Heaton
- Clayton T. Smith as Malcolm
- Victor Hugo as Devin Perez
- Hoda Bentaher as Summer
- CJ Beckford as Andre Scott-Clarke
- Khai Shaw as Karl
- Saffron Hocking as Sasha Banley
- Ola Orebiyi as Gus Richards
- Adeyinka Akinrinade as Alesha Richards
- Nneka Okoye as Wanda Richards
- Che Cartwright as Nurse
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 22, 2022 | December 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
See Trouble Coming Following sudden and devastating circumstances in the Richards family, Nina and Simon, the estranged children of Stephen Richards, are brought back to the UK. A surprising turn of events regarding the future of the family’s hair and cosmetics empire Flair and Glory, brings the reunited family into collision. |
December 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
Wrong and Strong Tensions continue to brew in the aftermath of Stephen’s will. Claudia furiously works to regain Flair & Glory for her family. Meanwhile, as Nina acquaints herself with the business, a social media complaint against the company spirals, and she makes a shocking discovery that reveals Flair & Glory’s true state of affairs. |
December 22, 2022 |
| 3 |
Black on Both Sides As the Richards gear up for the biggest event of the year for Flair & Glory, news of the embezzlement comes as a blow to Claudia and Nina’s half siblings. Gus receives some awaited information, and Nina’s suspicions turn to a once trusted employee. To Claudia’s pleasure, Andre uncovers a fact of the business that will have big ramifications for Nina in her fight to retain Flair & Glory. |
December 22, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITVX |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 22, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2022 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |