A Protestant Northern Irish dog breeder, Charlie trains and fasts his greyhound, the Duke of Donegal, for a race. Someone spies on him, and word of the dog's speed spreads. The dog's resulting popularity draws a stream of bettors to John's shop and helps drive the day's events, though Charlie is not described as taking part in the later crises.
Leo Leyden has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Signature works include Tooth Fairy, Where Are You?, I Am a Hotel, A Quiet Day in Belfast. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.