Deborah (played by Adrienne Corri) is a protagonist in Second Fiddle.
A talented jingle writer and executive at Pontifex Advertising Agency. Engaged to Charles, she faces anxiety over the company's restrictive policy on married women. Her demanding New York assignment strains their relationship, but she ultimately inspires a staff campaign to change the discriminatory rules and announces her pregnancy upon returning home. Charles (played by Thorley Walters) appears in Second Fiddle.
A print advertisement creator and Deborah's fiancé (later husband). He initially holds traditional views about supporting a housewife but struggles when Deborah's career demands take precedence. He becomes temporarily distracted by his secretary's attentions and frustrated by a lack of communication, only to reconcile and welcome her return. Pauline (played by Lisa Gastoni) appears in Second Fiddle.
Charles's attractive secretary who flatters him and spends time with him outside work while Deborah is away in New York. Her behavior temporarily diverts Charles's attention from his marriage.
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Characters
Deborah
(played by Adrienne Corri) — protagonist
A talented jingle writer and executive at Pontifex Advertising Agency. Engaged to Charles, she faces anxiety over the company's restrictive policy on married women. Her demanding New York assignment s...
Charles
(played by Thorley Walters) — supporting
A print advertisement creator and Deborah's fiancé (later husband). He initially holds traditional views about supporting a housewife but struggles when Deborah's career demands take precedence. He be...
Pauline
(played by Lisa Gastoni) — supporting
Charles's attractive secretary who flatters him and spends time with him outside work while Deborah is away in New York. Her behavior temporarily diverts Charles's attention from his marriage.
Key Relationships
Deborah → Pauline
(Conflict Indirect Rivals)
Charles → Pauline
(Professional Secretary And Executive)
Deborah → Charles
(Romantic Fiancés)
Story Analysis
A married advertising couple navigates career ambitions, workplace policy battles, and marital misunderstandings before embracing parenthood.
