Character guide

Jeremy Garnet

major

Also known as Garnet, Jerry Garnet, Jerry, old Garnet, J. Garnet, Mr. Garnet

The narrator and protagonist, a writer who joins Ukridge's chicken farm.

Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge

major

Also known as Mr. Ukridge, Ukridge, Stanley

Eccentric, scheming entrepreneur who starts the chicken farm.

Phyllis Derrick

major

Also known as Phyllis, Derrick, Miss Phyllis

The love interest of Jeremy Garnet, daughter of Professor Derrick.

Tom Chase

supporting

Also known as Mr. Chase, Tom, Chase, Mr. Tom Chase

A friend of Garnet and Ukridge, a cheerful and practical man.

Mrs. Stanley Ukridge

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Ukridge, the smiling Mrs. Ukridge

Ukridge's long-suffering but loyal wife.

Harry Hawk

supporting

Also known as Hawk, Mr. Hawk, Mr. Harry Hawk, the unlucky Mr. Hawk, friend Hawk, miserable Hawk

A hapless farmhand employed by Ukridge.

Professor Derrick

supporting

Also known as Professor, Old Derrick, old Derrick, Mr. Derrick

Phyllis's father, a stern academic who disapproves of Garnet.

Mrs. Beale

supporting

Also known as Beale, Mrs. Beale

The Ukridges' cook and housekeeper.

Bob

minor

A dog owned by Ukridge, often mentioned in the narrative.

Edwin

minor

Also known as poor Edwin

A rooster on Ukridge's farm, often causing trouble.

Aunt Elizabeth

minor

Also known as Elizabeth, the elusive Aunt Elizabeth

Ukridge's wealthy aunt, from whom he hopes to inherit money.

Millie

minor

A young woman briefly mentioned as a friend of the Derricks.

Jane Muspratt

minor

Also known as Miss Jane Muspratt, Miss Muspratt

A local woman who interacts with the characters.

Albert

minor

Also known as Robert

A young boy who helps with errands on the farm.

Norah Derrick

minor

Also known as Miss Derrick, Miss Norah Derrick

Phyllis's younger sister.

Mumbling Mose

minor

A local eccentric who speaks unclearly.

Harrod

minor

Also known as Mr. Harrod

A neighbor who has a dispute with Ukridge.

Charlie

minor

A friend of Tom Chase, appears briefly.

Lickford

minor

Also known as Licky

A friend of Garnet from London, visits the farm.

Laddie

minor

A dog belonging to the Derricks.

Pamela

minor

Also known as The wretched Pamela

A woman mentioned in passing, possibly a former acquaintance.

Hilda

minor

A friend of Millie, appears at a social gathering.

Arthur

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Mr. Leigh

minor

Also known as Tom Leigh, Tom

A friend of the Derricks, plays tennis with them.

Mr. Blenkinsop

minor

A local tradesman who supplies goods to Ukridge.

Mrs. Medley

minor

A neighbor who attends a tea party.

Whiteley

minor

Also known as Mr. Whiteley

A local man involved in a dispute with Ukridge.

Beale

minor

Also known as that scoundrel Beale, Mr. Beale

Mrs. Beale's husband, a disreputable character.