Robbie's father, a police constable and aspiring entertainer who idolises Frank Sinatra. He leaves the family to pursue stardom, later reconnects with Robbie, and ultimately performs a duet with him.
The patriarch of the Garvey family, married to Janice. He is a central character, known for his down-to-earth personality and his love of the all-inclusive resort.
Local clergy member officiating a community ceremony.
Former Ravenhill patient targeted by the blackmailer. Directly involved in Nurse Kenchington's death and the cover-up fire. Later preserves his mother Maureen's corpse in ice.
The Duke's servant who scares Lassie, blames the boy for her escapes, and beats her. He is fired, later attempts to seize Lassie with police officers, is evicted, but eventually gets his job and tied house back.
A traveling performer who encounters Grandfather and Nell alongside Mr. Codlin. Their puppet show entertains Nell, and Grandfather allows the performers to stay and help with the dolls. Mr. Short and his companion also ask Nell why she and Grandfather are fleeing London.
Initially presented as a loud, intoxicated German passenger, he eventually reveals his true identity as Dr. Meyer, an English colleague traveling to the same WHO interview. He interacts with the group, accepts medication for constipation, and departs at the end after the crisis resolves.
One of the two clumsy burglars attempting to steal a valuable painting. He accidentally lets a large dog inside, suffers eye irritation from Kim's spray, and ultimately drops the stolen case on Gerald before being shot by Paul.
A rival academic who competes with Branestawm in inventing contests and local disputes.
Mr. Shiner is an influential suitor who proposes marriage to Fancy Day, promising that she and Geoffrey Day will never lack money and that she will become the area’s most important woman. After rescuing Geoffrey, he appears generous, but Fancy rejects him because she loves another man; he later drunkenly confronts Parson Maybold.
A briefly featured character adding color and variety to the adventure setting.
A farmer who lives alone and is questioned by police after a violent break-in at his home. He tells DC Peters and DS Newton that he feared for his life, describes firing his shotgun at an intruder, and says he did not know anyone had been hit. He later faces a murder charge over Fred Barras’s death, while the case divides public opinion over whether his actions were justified.
Steve Pemberton has 113 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Professor Branestawm Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Inside No. 9, Missing You, Better Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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