The controlling mother figure in the household's role-playing family. Mumsy makes sexual advances toward New Friend, later sleeps with him, and joins Girly in declaring a truce to share him. She dismisses Sonny as naughty after his death and orders New Friend to bury him, maintaining the family's cruel rules.
Barbara is Patrick Glover's ex-wife. She remains a source of frequent complications for Patrick, and her current marriage to Bill Mossman connects him to the family tensions and personal hassles that recur alongside his responsibilities as a father.
The Headmistress is the nun in charge of Carla's English boarding school. Before Carla leaves for the summer, she gives her a 1936 guide to Berlin, suggesting that the book may be useful even though the city, like Carla herself, has changed.
Mary is Reggie’s late wife, whose death is announced at the hospital. She leaves him an annual income and the right to live at The Cedars for life, while dividing the rest of her estate between her nieces, Celia and Felicity, with the remainder intended for charity. In a letter, she reflects on their imperfect but loving marriage.
Ursula Howells has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Signature works include Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly, Account Rendered, Little Fears. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
