Bules Martin — The Bed Sitting Room Character Profile

About Bules Martin

A war veteran bearing a Defeat of England medal who acts as a makeshift doctor, courts Penelope, undergoes a virility test, and asserts authority over others in the ruined London.

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Hordern

Appears in

The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Bules Martin — Romantic Husband — Penelope (Rita Tushingham)

  Bules Martin courts and marries Penelope, replacing Alan as her partner.

• Bules Martin — Social Political Ally — Father (Arthur Lowe)

  Father supports Martin's courtship for political advancement and future power.

• Bules Martin — Conflict Romantic Rival — Alan (Richard Warwick)

  Martin and Alan compete for Penelope's hand, with Martin ultimately winning.

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• Lord Fortnum of Alamein (Ralph Richardson)
• Penelope (Rita Tushingham)
• Father (Arthur Lowe)
• Alan (Richard Warwick)
• Mother (Mona Washbourne)
• Inspector (Peter Cook)
• Nurse Arthur (Marty Feldman)
• Sergeant (Dudley Moore)
• The BBC (Frank Thornton)
• Shelter Man (Harry Secombe)
• Mrs Ethel Shroake (Dandy Nichols)
• The Prime Minister (Bill Wallis)