Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles

Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles is a 2012 Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama follows the lives of a large, rich, and influential Chinese family living in 1920s and 1930s colonial Hong Kong.

Cast and characters

Damian Lau portrays Sir Arthur Chung Cheok-man, JP the patriarch of the Chung family with four wives; the first ethnic Chinese barrister.
Mary Hon as Koo Sam-lan portrays the first wife of Sir Arthur Chung. She dies in episode 39.
Idy Chan portrays Aisin Gioro Yee-yin, a Manchu ex-princess of the fallen Qing dynasty; the second wife of Sir Arthur. She is the oldest daughter of Pak's character, and sister of Aisin Gioro Yee-hei; also the love interest of Chai Yat-fai. She leaves Sir Arthur Chung for Chai Yat-Fai in episode 36."
Elena Kong portrays Yvonne Yik Yi-fong, the third wife of Sir Arthur. They later divorce after she has an affair with Muk Shui.
Tavia Yeung portrays Hong Tsz-kwan a famous Peking opera daomadan singer known by the stage name Sai Fenghuang, who eventually becomes Sir Arthur's fourth wife, then divorces, and later remarries Sir Arthur as his only wife.
Kenneth Ma portrays Charles Chung Kai-sun, Chung's eldest son, also a barrister and husband to Kwai Siu-Yau.
Rebecca Zhu portrays Kwai Siu-yau, the wife of Kai-sun, a role that was originally meant for Fala Chen.
Vincent Wong as Jimmy Chung Kai-yip, Chung's illegitimate son.
Sire Ma portrays Elaine Chung Ho-yi, Chung's eldest daughter.
Suki Lam portrays Chung Ho-ching, Chung's second daughter.
Alvin Lau portrays Chung Kai-hei, Chung's youngest son.

Bill Chan portrays Philip Fok, a rival barrister to Sir Arthur.
Corinna Chamberlain portrays Sylvia, the wife of Philip.
Stefan Wong portrays Lester Fok, Philip's son who dies as a result of heartbroken due to rejection of his love by Elaine Chung.

Yan Pak - Siu Wan-sin, the mother of Aisin Gioro Yee-yin, and Aisin Gioro Yee-hei.
Sammy Sum - Aisin Gioro Yee-hei. He is the younger brother of Aisin Gioro Yee-yin.

Ron Ng portrays Kam Muk-Shui Part of the adoptive family of Siu-Yau, and initially her love interest. He later has an affair with Sir Arthur's third wife, Yvonne.
Ben Wong portrays Chai Yat-Fai, a businessman who is in love with Aisin Gioro Yee-Yin. His leg is amputated after being violently beaten up by Jimmy Chung in episode 25.
Savio Tsang portrays Poon Hok-kei, Chung's assistant.
Jess Sum portrays Suen Fei-Fei a Peking opera singer specializing in scholar-warrior characters. Also, a best friend to Hong Chi Kwan.
Adrian Chau portrays Yung Dat Chi, a young cop who becomes Sir Arthur's son-in-law and husband to Chung Ho Yee.
Bella Lam portrays Kwai Siu-Yu, the younger sister of Siu-Yau.
Charmaine Li portrays Choi Yuet, a maid of Chung family who married Jimmy Chung.
JJ Jia as '''Chiu Dan-dan'''

2012 TVB Anniversary Awards

The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewership.