A big-time promoter who sees Elizabeth's first performance as Bill and comes backstage afterward to offer her a contract. His offer launches her career touring Europe as a female impersonator, with Victor acting as her manager.
A local authority involved in the land conflict. After losing a case over the cricket grounds, he confiscates land used by Harry Bucket to operate a brickyard, apparently out of spite, and brings the matter to court when local residents place sheep on it. Peter then contests Pike's claim through the historic manuscripts.
Manning is a rival shipbuilder whom David Barr loathes. He sends men undercover to learn about Barr's design, then offers to buy the design or the ships, but Barr rejects both offers. Manning's men sabotage the ship under construction, and he later tries to blackmail Barr into selling the design. He is subsequently sought for manslaughter.
The stern Mr. Bogle is Mary's father and part of the family whose wedding plans are disrupted when Dudley and Skippett arrive late. He initially considers Dudley's excuses and agrees that Dudley may marry his daughter. The inspector's revelation that Mr. Bogle, rather than Dudley, fathered Joe after a 1914 affair overturns the family scandal.
Alfred Drayton has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include Banana Ridge, So This Is London, A Spot of Bother. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
