The Biffer is a local inhabitant of Todday who rows out with Sammy MacCodrun when the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground. He learns that the ship carries whisky and helps spread the news, then takes part in the salvage. When he becomes trapped inside the sinking freighter, George Campbell rescues him.
An old First World War soldier and Young Bill's father, Old Bill argues with his son over his inability to keep a job. Though initially rejected when he tries to enlist, he eventually joins the Royal Pioneer Corps and is sent to France. There he helps Young Bill with a vehicle stuck in mud, reconnects with his old friend Canuck, and organises a concert party for his regiment.
A Scottish shepherd whom Prince Charles Edward Stuart meets after landing in Scotland. Charles asks Donald to carry a message to the Scottish nobles, inviting them to meet him at his ship. After the defeat at Culloden, Donald flees with Charles toward the islands.
Dr. Sterling is a passenger and physician who examines Saul Hodgkin and pronounces him dead after the collapse. He is secretly allied with John Price, suddenly stops the escape bus, orders it back to warn the train, and is eventually knocked out by Teddy Deakin when his conspiracy is exposed.
General Church's World War I batman and a loyal companion in his household. Concerned when Church becomes despondent, Bates seeks help for him and later follows him when he fears Church may harm himself with a shotgun. He also helps Harry work on Church's Daimler and visits Church in hospital.
Morland Graham has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Signature works include Old Bill and Son, The Shipbuilders, Whisky Galore!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
