Character Relationship Map: Work Experience

Characters

• Terence (played by Lenny Henry) — protagonist
• Mrs Percival (played by Susan Brown) — protagonist
• Sally (played by Kathy Burke) — supporting
• Lost Shopper (played by Shelagh Fraser) — supporting
• Greg (played by Neil Pearson) — supporting
• Father (played by Neil McCaul) — supporting
• Senior Floor Manager (played by John Normington) — supporting
• Wealthy Woman (played by Annabel Leventon) — supporting
• The Man (played by Graham Seed) — minor

Key Relationships

• The Man → Terence (Professional Customer)
• Lost Shopper → Terence (Professional Customer)
• Wealthy Woman → Terence (Professional Customer)
• Sally → Lost Shopper (Alliance Helper)
• Terence → Wealthy Woman (Professional Customer Service)
• Sally → Greg (Conflict Rival)
• Terence → Greg (Social Friend)
• Sally → Senior Floor Manager (Professional Subordinate)
• Terence → Senior Floor Manager (Professional Subordinate)
• Sally → Mrs Percival (Professional Subordinate)
• Terence → Mrs Percival (Professional Supervisor)
• Terence → Father (Family Father)
• Terence → Sally (Professional Colleagues)

Story Analysis

A 1989 British short comedy that achieved critical success and Academy Award recognition.

Plot Progression

1. Creative Genesis
2. Talent Integration
3. Audience Exposure
4. Industry Validation