A.D. Newall is a lawyer whom Pete Borden meets after entering the gang's orbit. The available plot account identifies their meeting but does not establish a fuller role, specific criminal act, or clear allegiance for Newall. His connection to Pete is therefore limited to this contact within the investigation.
Cynthia's wealthy father and the head of several petrol-related companies, including the business competing with Blue Point. He dismisses Peter's proposed petrol-station plan without hearing it, then tries to acquire Blue Point and outbid Peter for bypass sites. Later he sells Peter holdings he believes will lose value, learns he was outwitted, and comes to respect him.
Senior Scotland Yard official and frequent ally of the Temple detective duo.
Government official whose documents were stolen.
The head of the police force who threatens to close the Turnbotham Round station due to a lack of arrests. He is accidentally detained by the clumsy officers, later contacts them regarding a smuggling investigation, and ultimately attempts to arrest them for the damage they caused. His authoritative presence drives the plot's conflict and resolution.
A senior BBC executive who initially evicts the protagonists for hitting him with a clothesline. He becomes furious when their pirate broadcast interrupts his program and orders Scotland Yard to hunt them down, but later realizes the castle holds stolen British plane plans.
Peter Gawthorne has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Inspector Hornleigh Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss, Paul Temple Returns, Soho Conspiracy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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