A newspaper reporter who possesses knowledge regarding the dark secret surrounding the death of Edmund Reid's daughter, Mathilda.
A museum curator in 1957 Brighton who meets Tom after reporting an accident. He initiates a passionate, clandestine relationship with Tom and later invites him to Venice as an assistant, before being arrested and convicted for homosexual activity.
An actor seeking to move into writing, Tony becomes a contract writer after impressing producer Harry Elton with an unfinished script. He develops Florizel Street from his knowledge of Manchester life, insists on local actors, and fights to preserve the part of Ena Sharples. His work ultimately becomes Coronation Street.
Harry Parr Davies is Gracie's longtime accompanist. After her separation from Monty, Gracie resumes performing with him and later travels to Canada on a concert tour to raise money for the Navy League. His role in the story is tied to their musical work and to Gracie's continued fundraising performances.
David Dawson has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Signature works include Elsinore, My Policeman, All the Old Knives. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.