Irene Jordan — The Great Escaper Character Profile

About Irene Jordan

Bernard's wife, who is battling a terminal illness. She encourages Bernard to pursue his dream of visiting Normandy alone and keeps his departure a secret from the care home staff to avoid worrying him.

Irene Jordan — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Glenda Jackson

Appears in

The Great Escaper (2023)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Great Escaper

• Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine)
• Arthur (John Standing)
• Young Bernard (Will Fletcher)
• LCT Commander Parker (Ian Conningham)
• Young Irene (Laura Marcus)
• Heinrich (Wolf Kahler)
• Little Old French Lady (Valerie Sarruf)
• Scott (Victor Oshin)
• Male TV Announcer (Simon Darwen)
• Young Tour Guide (Kiera Bell)
• Self (Archive Footage) (Huw Edwards)
• Maurice (Patron) (Alex Skarbek)