A journalist investigates a series of murders that follows the discovery of an unpublished novel by Charles Dickens in the cellar of an old Thames pub.

Vinnie Jonesas Mike Sullivan
Julie Coxas Kate Merrill
Vera Dayas Sadie Miller
Magda Rodriguezas Ruth
Derek Jacobias The Tramp / Charles Dickens
Vanessa Redgraveas Roberta Elliot
Jason Flemyngas Don Roberts CEO
P.H. Moriartyas D.I. Willis / Constable Frederick (as P H Moriarty)
Mel Smithas Professor Cranshaw
Elly Fairmanas Veronica Miller