Character Relationship Map: New Tricks

Characters

• Gerry Standing (played by Dennis Waterman) — protagonist

  Senior police detective overseeing the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad in New Tricks.

• Sandra Pullman (played by Amanda Redman) — protagonist

  UCOS team leader, former detective superintendent managing cold case investigations.

• Jack Halford (played by James Bolam) — supporting

  Retired detective sergeant, team member specializing in street-level knowledge and interrogation.

• Brian Lane (played by Alun Armstrong) — supporting

  Retired detective sergeant, team member known for unconventional methods and street smarts.

• PC Clark (played by Chiké Okonkwo) — supporting

  Active duty police constable providing official police support and resources to UCOS.

• Steve McAndrew (played by Denis Lawson) — supporting

  Cameo character in New Tricks.

• Sasha Miller (played by Tamzin Outhwaite) — supporting

  Cameo character in New Tricks.

• Esther Lane (played by Susan Jameson) — cameo

  Family member or associate of Brian Lane, appearing in personal subplot.

• Grace Pullman (played by Sheila Hancock) — cameo

  Family member of Sandra Pullman, appearing in personal storyline.

• D.C.S. Frank Paterson (played by Phil Daniels) — cameo

  Senior police officer interacting with UCOS on official matters.

• Asst. Commissioner Cynthia Kline (played by Geraldine Somerville) — cameo

  High-ranking police official occasionally interacting with UCOS leadership.

Key Relationships

• Sasha Miller → Steve McAndrew (Case Resolution)
• Sandra Pullman → Jack Halford (professional)
• Sandra Pullman → Brian Lane (professional)
• Jack Halford → Brian Lane (alliance)
• Sandra Pullman → PC Clark (professional)
• Sandra Pullman → Grace Pullman (family)
• Brian Lane → Esther Lane (family)
• Gerry Standing → Steve McAndrew (Confidants)
• Grace Pullman → Sandra Pullman (family)
• Esther Lane → Brian Lane (family)
• Sandra Pullman → D.C.S. Frank Paterson (power)
• Sandra Pullman → Asst. Commissioner Cynthia Kline (power)
• Jack Halford → PC Clark (professional)
• D.C.S. Frank Paterson → Sandra Pullman (power)
• Gerry Standing → Sasha Miller (Shared History)

Story Analysis

A British police procedural comedy drama focusing on cold case investigations by retired officers.

Plot Progression

1. Premise Establishment
2. Team Dynamics
3. Case Format
4. Legacy & Conclusion