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Captain James Hawdon

Devoted to Honoria Barbary and desperate to marry her, Captain Hawdon finds it rather difficult to keep his money in his pocket - and not on the gambling table.

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Dickens Novel

Like , Hawdon sails through life. But he hasn't reckoned on the full force of the Barbary family.

About Ben Starr

Ben began his acting career training at the reputable London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Whilst there, his roles included James Leighton-Masters in POSH, Sir Samuel Hearty in The Virtuoso, and Theseus in A Midsummer Nights Dream. His theatre credits also include the critically acclaimed Yellow Face.

Ben’s television credits include , and Series two of . He has also appeared in numerous films including Survivor and Meet Pursuit Delange. Ben recently completed filming on new series Medici: Kingdom of Gold.

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