''Carters Get Rich'' is a 2017 British

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which aired on

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. The show follows the exploits of the Carter family after 11-year-old Harry creates an app that sells for £10 million. The show stars

James Van Der Beek James David Van Der Beek (; born March 8, 1977) is an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's ''Dawson's Creek'' (1998–2003), he also played a fictionalized version of himself on the cult ABC sitcom '' Don't Trus ...

as the American billionaire who buys the app. The show was written by Claire Downes, Stuart Lane, and Ian Jarvis. The series ran consisted of six episodes; the first episode aired 31 March 2017.

Cast

Rhashan Stone Rhashan Stone (born November 3, 1969) is an American-born British actor and comedian based in the UK. He has had main roles in series such as ''Bodies'' (2004–2005), ''Mutual Friends'' (2008), '' Strike Back'' (2010–2012), ''The Smoke'' (201 ...

as Tony Carter, father of the family. He drives a van for the elderly in

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, and is determined to ensure that their new-found wealth doesn't change the family's

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values. *

Kerry Godliman Kerry Anna Godliman (born 17 November 1973) is an English actress and comedian. She has appeared in TV roles in ''Derek (TV series), Derek'', ''Bad Move'', and ''After Life (TV series), After Life''. Early life Godliman was born born 17 Novem ...

as Liz Carter, mother of the family. She is a house-wife who makes a series of lavish purchases with the money. * Rio Chambers as Harry Carter, the Carters' 11-year-old son. He is a child genius who creates Honc, a phone app that helps geeky kids like him talk to girls. * Rhianna Merralls as Ellie Carter, Harry's big sister. She is a literal thinker who has a funny way of looking at things. *

as Trent Zebriski, the owner and

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of a multinational tech corporation who takeover Honc. Trent clashes with Tony as he attempts to become a father-figure in Harry's life to protect his investment. *

John Finnemore John David Finnemore (born 28 September 1977) is a British comedy writer and actor. He wrote and performed in the radio series '' Cabin Pressure'', '' John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme'', and '' John Finnemore's Double Acts'', and frequent ...

as Oliver Campbell-Legg, an assistant of Trent's firm who is assigned to the Carter family following the purchase of Honc. He is an upper-class man who has to adapt to his new life in Milton Keynes, and is rather inept at his job. *

Alice Lowe Alice Eva Lowe (born 3 April 1977)England & Wales births 1837 – 2006 is an English actress, writer, director, and comedian. She has appeared as Dr. Haynes in '' Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'' and Madeleine Wool/Liz Asher in ''Garth Marenghi's ...

as Sue Golding, the mother of a friend of Harry's. She sues the Carters, falsely claiming that her son had a hand in the creation of Honc. She is manipulative, attempting to seduce Tony to benefit their position in the civil case.

Episodes

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