Character Relationship Map: Tom & Gerri

Characters

• Tom (played by Reece Shearsmith) — protagonist

  Tom is a primary school teacher whose admiration for Charles Bukowski shapes his interest in the tramp Migg, whom he invites into his home. As Tom's relationship with Gerri deteriorates, he quits work...

• Gerri (played by Gemma Arterton) — supporting

  Gerri is Tom's girlfriend, an actor who auditions for a play and rehearses in Portsmouth. She objects to Tom letting Migg live with them and tries to address Tom's worsening condition. She tells him h...

• Migg (played by Steve Pemberton) — supporting

  Migg is a tramp who returns Tom's lost wallet and is invited into Tom's home. He bonds with Tom over whiskey and stories about Charles Bukowski, then encourages Tom to stay away from work and isolates...

• Stevie (played by Conleth Hill) — supporting

  Stevie is Tom's colleague, who leaves him a message and later visits with a birthday gift of vouchers. He invites Tom to dinner and, after Tom's decline, brings him a work invitation. Stevie reveals t...