Reece Shearsmith as Andrew Powell in “P.R.O.B.E. - The Devil of Winterborne”

fuckyeaminister:

A “high flyer” in the Service - a reputation he is keen to maintain - with a propensity to correct mixed metaphors and muddled idioms, Woolley has risen quickly through the ranks to become Principal Private Secretary to the Minister for Administrative Affairs, running his private office.

However, much like his new ‘master’, Bernard is a little inexperienced in the practice of high politics, and is initially often at odds with himself over his loyalty - is it primarily to the Minister, or to the Service?

fuckyeaminister:

Annie is Jim’s loyal, loving, and long-suffering wife. Truth be told, she’s probably far smarter than her husband; she certainly lacks the ego that political life has cultivated in him! Whenever grave problems arise, Annie is around to act as sounding board and purveyour of common sense.

yes-sir-nigel:

from the Nigel Hawthorne on Stage by Kathleen Riley