Character Relationships in Not Going Out
Lee (played by Lee Mack) is a protagonist in Not Going Out.
The central protagonist and narrative focus. An unambitious, lazy lodger in his late thirties who spends most days on the sofa or at the pub. He is driven by a desire to impress women, particularly Lucy, and navigates comedic schemes, family conflicts, and life milestones like marriage and fatherhood throughout the series. Lucy Adams (played by Sally Bretton) is a protagonist in Not Going Out.
Tim's feisty and quick-witted sister who purchases the flat Lee rents. She serves as Lee's primary romantic interest throughout the series, engaging in comedic banter and schemes with him. They eventually marry, raise three children together, and navigate married life and relocation across multiple series. Kate (played by Megan Dodds) appears in Not Going Out.
A feisty American landlady and Tim's ex-girlfriend featured in the first series. She shares a contentious yet close dynamic with Lee, serving as his initial romantic pursuit before departing for the United States in Series 2. Daisy (played by Katy Wix) appears in Not Going Out.
Tim's dim-witted but likeable girlfriend who becomes a regular character from Series 3 onward. Her naivety often causes trouble for the group, and she occasionally offers misguided advice to Lee regarding his pursuit of Lucy. Frank (played by Bobby Ball) appears in Not Going Out.
Lee's feckless father, who claims Lee was unplanned and caused his marriage breakdown. He returns in Series 3 to reconcile, appears in later series, and his death is confirmed in Series 12. Tim Adams (played by Tim Vine) appears in Not Going Out.
Lee's best friend and flat owner, an accountant who has known Lee for fifteen years. He frequently gets entangled in Lee's romantic schemes, dates Daisy, and is eventually written out in Series 6 for a work placement in Germany. Paul (played by Toby Longworth) appears in Not Going Out.
Charlie (played by Finley Southby) appears in Not Going Out.
Not Going Out (2006) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
