KINGDOM
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Peter – Stephen Fry
The kind-hearted lawyer is literally left holding the baby in series two when he agrees to look after the infant son of his missing brother. Suddenly his once orderly routine is taken over by feeding times and nappy changes.
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Beatrice – Hermione Norris
Last series, Peter's highly-sexed step-sister caused him no end of trouble with her endless affairs. But now it suddenly looks like she might have a reason to start behaving herself. Can a leopard change its spots?
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Gloria – Celia Imrie
Peter's faithful receptionist is his closest confidante. In the first series we saw her struggling to cope with the death of her husband. But now Cupid has given her a second chance, in the unlikely form of Sidney Snell.
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Lyle – Karl Davies
Peter's protégé, Lyle, is a trainee lawyer with a conscience. He's prepared to go the extra mile for his clients, even if it means getting naked. He dreams of becoming a partner, but in the meantime he's got student loans to pay off.
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Sidney – Tony Slattery
The village slob is smartening up his act in series two, and it’s all thanks to Gloria. He's had a shave, slapped on some aftershave and bought a suit from the charity shop. Next thing you know he’ll be taking an interest in law…