Barry Ovis — Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! Character Profile

About Barry Ovis

Best friend and co-sponsor of the Minister's Bill. Kidnapped by hippies near his wedding to Jean to frame him for an orgy and discredit the legislation. He escapes a police raid and hides in the Minister's flat, causing comedic chaos.

Character Facts

Played by

Brian Rix

Appears in

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Barry Ovis — Alliance Political Ally & Best Friend — Minister (Leslie Phillips)

  Close political partners and friends navigating a chaotic crisis together.

• Barry Ovis — Romantic Fiancé & Fiancée — Jean (Myra Frances)

  Engaged couple whose wedding plans are disrupted by the kidnapping and cover-up.

• Barry Ovis — Conflict Investigator & Missing Person — Inspector Ruff (Peter Bland)

  Law enforcement officer tracking down the kidnapped political figure.

• Barry Ovis — Alliance Political Ally — Potts (Derek Royle)

  Fellow conservative politicians supporting the same legislative agenda.

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More characters from Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!

• Minister (Leslie Phillips)
• Birdie (Joan Sims)
• Miss Parkyn (Joanna Lumley)
• Potts (Derek Royle)
• Inspector Ruff (Peter Bland)
• Donna (Nicola Rowley)
• Damina (Katy Manning)
• Angie (Diane Langton)
• Police Sergeant (Barrie Gosney)
• Jean (Myra Frances)
• Priest (Arnold Diamond)
• Principal Bridesmaid (Louisa Martin)