A palace maid who initially works within the royal court but eventually becomes an ally and friend to Jason.
Nicola is Charlie’s fiancée, but she urges him to sell the factory building to a developer rather than continue trying to save the business. Their relationship deteriorates amid the factory crisis, and she leaves Charlie after an argument about his decision to take out a second mortgage on their house.
A woman in Paul’s local social circle and Braddon’s partner. Her relationship with Braddon deteriorates after he proposes to her, making her part of the tensions surrounding Paul’s return and talent-contest plans.
Rachel appears disguised as her deceased twin brother, using their identical appearance to fool the other characters. She explains that she has lost both her brother and Stanley, the man she loved, and her revelation changes the dispute over Pauline’s marriage.
Laura Birch is the central character, withdrawn from others while suffering a persistent cold and later learning that her cancer has returned. She reluctantly returns to her estranged mother Celia's village, becomes entangled in its ceremonies, escapes with Abi, and realizes she may have been brought back for a special purpose.
The eldest child and central protagonist. She discovers the truth about her father's imprisonment, seeks help from the Old Gentleman to clear his name, and assists in sheltering a Russian dissident and an injured student.
Jemima Rooper has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Signature works include Atlantis, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, Matriarch. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
