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The Characters Vicky Hill An ambitious trainee newspaper reporter with dreams of being a famous investigative journalist, like Christiane Amanpour. Unfortunately, Vicky's stuck writing obituaries for the Gipping Gazette, a rural weekly newspaper in a remote corner of southwest England. Annabel Lake Vicky's voluptuous sexpot rival who thinks nothing of using her feminine wiles to bully, manipulate and outsmart Vicky. Pete Chambers Chief reporter of the Gipping Gazette and a male chauvinist with a lecherous streak. He's too tightly wrapped around Annabel's finger to notice anything, even Vicky. Barbara Meadows Longtime receptionist at the Gazette, and a mine of local gossip. Sir Hugh Trewallyn Wealthy older gentleman and hedge jumping enthusiast, found mysteriously dead in the middle of a yew hedge. Lady Trewallyn Sir Hugh's widow who is suspected of many things-including starting a wrestling match at her husband's funeral with a handsome stranger. Mrs. Poultry Vicky's cold, unassuming landlady and the owner of Cradle to Coffin Catering who has been spotted in the unlikeliest places around the village. Dave Randall Local hedge jumping champion and heartthrob. Topaz Potter Neurotic waitress of The Copper Kettle cafè and wanna-be reporter. |
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