Tommy is one of Wally King's friends who accompanies him on the 600-mile journey to occupy leased land in outback South Australia. He is part of the group settling with the King family as their conflict with the local Aboriginal people escalates, though the summary does not specify any individual actions he takes.
A light-hearted gambler and AFS volunteer who lives with his mother and races a greyhound named Short Head. He joins the fire service with Bob, forms close bonds with his crew during the Blitz, and ultimately sacrifices his life saving Chief McFarlane when a building collapses.
A singer from Kent who becomes a celebrated music hall performer after an initially successful song at a pub leads to a regular engagement. At the Mogador, he rises to headline status, competes with The Great Vance through rival drinking songs, and becomes known for “Champagne Charlie.” He later joins Vance and Bessie Bellwood in a performance supporting the music halls.
Tommy is a sailor returning from leave to Portsmouth with The Professor, his companion on a tandem bicycle. He sings “Sweet Fanny Adams” with him, helps rescue Lydia after she is assaulted by a driver, and is caught with his companions at Stonehenge when they are transported into the past. His performance as Señorita Alvarez earns him an honor from Caesar.
A sailor from HMS Ferocious who is stranded with Johnny and Llewellyn Davies after they miss their ship’s departure. He joins the two men in the plan to take the German vessel Ludendorf and use it to get to England, helping turn their attempt to return into a dangerous voyage.
Tommy Trinder has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Signature works include Bitter Springs, Champagne Charlie, The Bells Go Down. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
