Son of Emperor Vespasian and future emperor who is appointed as his father's successor following Vespasian's death.
Leo Galich is a German Jewish intellectual and socialist who introduces Young Joan Elizabeth Stanley to radical politics. He falls in love with her and repeatedly urges her to spy for the Soviet Union. Joan accuses him of using her, and his later apparent suicide deepens her sense of betrayal.
Talented guitarist and co-writer for Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Acts as a stabilizing musical force and navigates Ian's unpredictability to drive the band's creative success.
Bob's son from a previous relationship and Anne's stepson. He arrives unexpectedly at the dinner party, bringing the guest count to thirteen. He dislikes Anne and mistakenly tells David that Maria is royalty.
Minor character, likely a colleague or associate.
Marc Jarvis is an accomplished artist facing terminal throat cancer. Unable to accept the randomness of his illness, he chooses suicide and cryopreservation. Revived seventy years later through Project Lazarus, he questions mortality, identity, and existence before trying to end his life again.
Christy Collard is an environmental worker in Ethiopia who restores damaged land by redirecting water, planting trees, and imitating natural ecosystems. Mary seeks his help because his work proves that desertification can be reversed, strengthening her belief that wild ecological principles can also transform urban gardens.
A young British war poet, Robert is married and has four children when he meets the American writer Laura Riding and becomes romantically involved with her. Their unconventional household also includes his wife, and the arrival of Geoffrey Phibbs intensifies its tensions until Robert becomes a suspect in an attempted murder.
Dan is the central character, a Bristol call-centre worker whose mother throws him out after he lets his father into the house. Pressured to fire a colleague, he secretly sleeps in the office, struggles with money and housing, and becomes involved with Alice while developing feelings for Teri. He ultimately helps Teri and invites her to live with him.
Tom Hughes has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Worricker Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Victoria, Those About to Die, The Game. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
