Maurice Hall is the central protagonist, first shown as a fatherless schoolboy and later as a Cambridge student and London stockbroker. He loves Clive Durham, struggles against attempts to cure his homosexuality, and ultimately finds a lasting relationship with Alec Scudder.
Henry's brutish eldest son. At Howards End, he assaults Leonard for dishonouring Helen, and Leonard dies when a bookcase collapses during the confrontation. Henry says Charles will face a manslaughter inquest.
Tony Last is an English country gentleman whose ancestral home, Hetton Abbey, defines his identity. Blinded to Brenda's unhappiness and affair, he loses his son, withdraws from her divorce demands, and travels to Brazil. There, Mr. Todd imprisons him, leaving Tony condemned to read Dickens indefinitely while England accepts his death.
The primary antagonist who marries Laura under false pretenses to steal her inheritance. Publicly charming but privately abusive, he orchestrates a conspiracy to discredit Hartright, imprison Anne and Laura, and forge identities. His crimes are exposed when he is accidentally trapped and consumed by the burning church.
Educated London barrister who visits Devon, twists his ankle, and falls in love with village girl Megan David. After a bank delay causes him to miss a rendezvous, he becomes entangled with Stella Halliday and abandons his promise to marry Megan. Eighteen years later, he returns to Devon with his wife Stella, learns of Megan's tragic fate, and encounters her son, Frank.
A decorated war hero and poet who publicly renounces the war via an open letter. Sent to a psychiatric hospital instead of facing court-martial, he ultimately returns to the front despite his unchanged anti-war stance.
A British professor and Alicia's boyfriend. He travels with the group, practices tai chi, and debates the relevance of the French language with Gérard. His relationship with Alicia is tested as she grows closer to George, ultimately leading to a broken engagement.
James Wilby has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Signature works include Maurice, A Handful of Dust, It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
