Beau Brummell: This Charming Man This BBC historical drama stars James Purefoy as Beau Brummell, the original sharp-dressed dandy of 18th-century London. A socialite responsible for inventing the modern suit, Brummell befriends and restyles Prince Regent of Wales. Details Casts Posters Title Beau Brummell: This Charming Man Release Date 2006-06-19 Runtime 01 Hours 18 Minutes Genres Drama History Production Companies Flashback Television Production Countries United Kingdom James Purefoy... Beau Brummell... Hugh Bonneville... Prince Regent... Phil Davis... Master Servant Robinson... Elliot Levey... Tailor... Zoe Telford... Julia... Justin Salinger... Richard Meyler... Nicholas Rowe... Lord Charles Manners... Jonathan Aris... Marquis of Worcester... Anthony Calf... Duke of York... Matthew Rhys... Lord Byron... Rebecca Johnson... Duchess of York... Tim Hudson... Fop... Original Size (555x800)