I have a tendency to enjoy introducing too many characters for my own good. So, in case you can’t keep up, here’s a cast list of every re-occuring character featured in the Dog and Louse. May contain spoilers.


Alice Dench
Jacob’s sister, works at FM.

Bertie
A crisp loving giant woodlouse.

Bev Gianni
A bit dim, and works at FM. Roommates with Fiona.

Cathy Dench
Alice and Jacob’s mother.

Davina Fox
Previous owner of the pub. Murdered by Janice. Val’s real mother.

Donnie Partington
Works at FM, which his mother manages.


Helen Partington
Donnie’s mother and manager at FM.

Edward Partington
Donnie’s father.

Fat Pigeon
Bertie’s arch nemesis.

Fiona Bacon
Roommates with Bev.

Harry French
Old friends with Val, now works at FM.

Jacob Dench
Alice’s brother and owner of Sidney and Bertie.


Janice Barker
Used to be married to Reginald. Murdered a bunch of people.

Justin Kreach
Former owner of FM. Murdered by Janice.

Marina Gold
Famous actress, murdered by Reginald, became a ghost.

Michael DeBeau
Donnie’s boyfriend.

Reginald Barker
Val’s father. Murdered Marina to try and win Janice back.

Rix
Val’s giant woodlouse that appeared not long after Bertie. Loves cake.


Sidney
Jacob’s dog. Thinks he’s a super spy.

Tom Dench
Alice and Jacob’s father.

Val Barker
Current owner of the pub. Real mother is Davina. Raised by her dad, Reginald, and Janice.