Roman's Empire

Roman's Empire is a British television comedy programme starring Mathew Horne, Neil Dudgeon, Chris O'Dowd, Montserrat Lombard and Sarah Solemani. Written by brothers Harry and Jack Williams (sons of writer Nigel Williams) as their TV writing debut, the programme's first episode was aired on BBC Two on 12 April 2007 by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Plot The show's central character is Leo (Mathew Horne), the ex-boyfriend of businessman Roman Pretty's (Neil Dudgeon) middle daughter Nikki (Montserrat Lombard), who still works and lives with the family. Nikki's new boyfriend, Seb (Nicholas Burns), has a shady past, which Leo tries to reveal to the Pretty family but usually ends up making himself look a fool. His best mate Jase (Chris O'Dowd) is married to the eldest sister, Jenny (Sarah Solemani), and is constantly attempting to get away from her and their new-born daughter. After a complaint from Roman in a restaurant, Japanese chef Mr. Hokkasawa loses his job. He had sworn that he would never use his sword again but later takes the job of the Pretty family gardener, in a plot to kill Roman. however, he falls for Roman's youngest daughter Kelly. All the characters live in a large house owned by Roman, which is where the majority of the story is set. Cast Mathew Horne – Leo Neil Dudgeon – Roman Chris O'Dowd – Jase Nicholas Burns – Seb Sarah Solemani – Jenny Carla Mendonça – Morwenna Montserrat Lombard – Nikki Scarlett Rose Patterson – Kelly Robert Bathurst – Jesus Masashi Fujimoto – Mr. Hokkasawa Morwenna Banks – Baby Nikki (Voice)