Arthur is the diminutive mechanic among the four airmen who parachute onto Paradise Island. He is drawn to Jani, though he is betrothed to another islander, and his attempts to avoid that marriage lead him to discover the island's deadly marriage law. Condemned to die, he escapes with help from his crewmates and Jani.
An out-of-work variety entertainer who joins his partner to seek financial assistance for a show. He infiltrates Lady Randall's residence disguised as a cook in drag.
Tommy Gander is a music hall comedian whose impulsive behavior starts the story when he pulls the communication cord to retrieve his hat. He flirts with Jackie Winthrop, hides from the angry train guard, and later reveals that he returned the bridge to its open position, helping expose the train plot.
One of the two lead protagonists and an unemployed performer who, along with his roommate, lives on the BBC roof before being evicted. He discovers a hidden television studio in a haunted castle and uses it to broadcast his own show, inadvertently exposing Nazi spy plans and eventually winning a BBC contract.
A Yorkshire pub owner whose business at the Bull & Cow has suffered since the arrival of television, Bill inherits his grandfather's estate in Canada. He travels to Lonesome, where the inheritance makes him proprietor of the saloon and deputy sheriff. With Charlie, he seeks a uranium mine and ultimately helps defeat Black Jake's outlaws and restore peace.
Arthur Askey has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Signature works include Bees in Paradise, Heroes of Comedy: Arthur Askey, Friends and Neighbours. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
