Jack is a local gangster who recruits Ricky Flint to help rob the cigarette factory where Ricky works. Ricky brings Jim into the plan, and Jack later orders Ricky to stand guard with a lead pipe. Matt Flint hates Jack for his greater financial success and because they were rivals for Lil's affections years earlier.
Charlie is Johnny Flanagan's trainer and accompanies him as Johnny pursues a boxing career under Giuseppe Vecchi's promotion. He is present at the estate and, with Sharkey, reports Giuseppe's death to the police. After Johnny is poisoned, Charlie discovers the body with Sharkey and returns to carnival boxing.
A resident of the area whose life is affected by Pimlico's unexpected Burgundian status.
The man involved in an affair with Doris Masterick. After falling from a crane and being presumed dead, he survives and runs a public house. He initially agrees to help Tom clear his name for compensation but is ultimately shot by Tom.
Pewsey is one of the witnesses whose false testimony helps convict Phillip of Boyd's murder. Years later, Phillip stalks and frightens him, and Pewsey confesses to Lowther that another man was present at the murder. His admission helps expose the lie that had kept Phillip in prison.
An SOE agent who misses his family and has already undertaken missions in Belgium, making him a wanted man there. Sent for plastic surgery before another mission, he learns that his wife has managed to leave occupied Belgium and risks dismissal by going to meet her. Since he does not speak to her and she does not recognize him, his section-head gives him the benefit of the doubt.
John Slater has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work is anchored in the Ealing comedies universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Hot Summer Night, Giants of Steam, Mining Review 16th Year No. 6. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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