Dickon is Martha's young brother and a friend to Mary Lennox. He tells Mary about the locked secret garden, helps her open and visit it, and joins her in restoring it. He also becomes Colin's companion, supporting the children's efforts to improve Colin's health and confidence.
Ronnie Hall is a young crime reporter whom Cathy Chubb meets on the train. Nick Lane gives him information about Joe Hammond's criminal past, and Ronnie investigates the newspaper evidence with Cathy and Charlie before going to warn Inspector Chubb about their theory.
Brian Roper has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Signature works include The Secret Garden, The Girl on the Pier, The Blue Peter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
