Arthur Hoyle (played by Gary Olsen) is a protagonist in Up 'n' Under.
Former professional rugby player who manages the Wheatsheaf Arms pub team. He is deeply passionate about his wife and the sport. To prove himself against the corrupt Cobblers Arms, he risks his life savings by betting he can train a completely unfit team to victory. He takes on the leadership role to unite the group. Hazel Scott (played by Samantha Womack) is a protagonist in Up 'n' Under.
The female coach hired to train the Wheatsheaf Arms rugby team. Initially facing resistance due to her gender, she successfully motivates the pitifully unfit players, solidifies their resolve, and challenges their character. Her guidance is crucial in transforming them into a cohesive unit capable of reaching the final. Scott, Cobbler's Arms Team (played by Matt Andrews) appears in Up 'n' Under.
Wayne, Cobbler's Arms Team (played by Adam Fogerty) appears in Up 'n' Under.
Up 'n' Under (1998) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Arthur Hoyle
(played by Gary Olsen) — protagonist
Former professional rugby player who manages the Wheatsheaf Arms pub team. He is deeply passionate about his wife and the sport. To prove himself against the corrupt Cobblers Arms, he risks his life s...
Hazel Scott
(played by Samantha Womack) — protagonist
The female coach hired to train the Wheatsheaf Arms rugby team. Initially facing resistance due to her gender, she successfully motivates the pitifully unfit players, solidifies their resolve, and cha...
Scott, Cobbler's Arms Team
(played by Matt Andrews) — minor
Wayne, Cobbler's Arms Team
(played by Adam Fogerty) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Arthur Hoyle → Hazel Scott
(Professional Coach And Team Manager)
Arthur manages the Wheatsheaf Arms pub team and accepts help from Hazel, who is hired to coach them.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Wayne, Cobbler's Arms Team → Scott, Cobbler's Arms Team
(Alliance Teammate)
Both Wayne and Scott are explicitly listed as members of the Cobbler's Arms team.
Hazel Scott → Scott, Cobbler's Arms Team
(Conflict Opposing Coach)
Hazel trains the Wheatsheaf Arms players for a competition final against The Cobblers, and Scott is listed as a Cobblers player.
Hazel Scott → Wayne, Cobbler's Arms Team
(Conflict Opposing Coach)
Hazel coaches the Wheatsheaf Arms side, which is given a final against The Cobblers, whose team includes Wayne.
Arthur Hoyle → Scott, Cobbler's Arms Team
(Conflict Rival)
Arthur's wager is based on beating the Cobblers Arms team, and Scott is identified as a member of that team.
Arthur Hoyle → Wayne, Cobbler's Arms Team
(Conflict Rival)
Arthur bets his life savings that he can train a team to beat the Cobblers Arms, whose team includes Wayne.
Story Analysis
A former professional risks his savings to transform a defeated pub side into a team capable of challenging The Cobblers.
