A new glossy high-stakes family drama is airing on ITV1. Riches will follow the exploits of the brash, super-successful and wealthy Richards family and their makeup business.
The series begins with the unexpected death of the head of the business and father Stephen and how the family cope with this. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.
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Starring an impressive cast including Hugh Quarshie, Brendan Coyle and Deborah Ayorinde, here is everything you need to know about the ITV1 drama.
When does ITV1's Riches begin and how to watch
Riches will begin on ITV1 on Friday, June 30 at 9pm. There are six episodes in the series and the series has already aired on ITVX meaning all six episodes are available on ITVX so viewers can bingewatch.
Who is in the ITV1's Riches cast?
Deborah Ayorinde as Nina Richards
Hugh Quarshie as Stephen Richards
Sarah Niles as Claudia Richards
Emmanuel Imani as Simon Richards
Ola Orebiyi as Gus Richards
Adeyinka Arkinade as Alesha Richards
CJ Beckford as Andre
Nneka Okoye as Wanda
Hermione Norris as Maureen
Brendan Coyle as Gideon
What is the ITV1 Riches plot?
A smart businessman, with an undeniably ruthless streak, Stephen Richards is one of the UK’s most successful black businessmen. He’s built his renowned business empire, Flair & Glory, through hard work and his entrepreneurial skills, making it the market leader in black hair and beauty. But, his rise to the top hasn’t been easy.
After 20 years of success, he’s at the helm of a multi-million-pound cosmetics empire and is reaping the rewards of his ambitions. He's a great advocate for black-owned businesses; powerful, driven and impassioned, and with a glamourous, second wife, Claudia (Sarah Niles), life is never dull. Along with their adult children, Alesha (Adeyinka Akinrinade), Gus (Ola Orebiyi) and Wanda (Nneka Okoye) they love spending their hard-earned cash and enjoying the good life.
Whilst in New York, Nina (Deborah Ayorinde), and Simon (Emmanuel Imani), his estranged children from his first marriage, have established themselves as business people in their own right, each successful in their own field. When Stephen suffers a stroke, the family’s world comes crashing down. As his life hangs in the balance, his different sets of children are about to collide. With secrets and lies rising to the surface and the Richards empire at stake, it's going to be a complicated family reunion.
Where was ITV1's Riches filmed?
Riches was filmed in London. Abby Ajayi, who is the creator and writer of Riches, spoke about what it was like to film in London. She said: "The show is unashamedly glamorous and it was a joy to shoot London with an eye on showing its beauty and showcasing the myriad sides of the City."
