Vixen's Run
Haddington - The Villagers
Sir
Freddy Butler – Joss Ackland
Sir Freddy is the current incumbent of Haddington Hall. Jovial, overweight and
eccentric, the three-times married 4th Bart is an artist and a gentleman.
Teddy Butler – John Franklyn-Robbins
Teddy is Freddy's younger brother and is much-loved in the village even though
they think he's away with the fairies half the time. He's a prize-winning
vegetable grower.
Lady Annabel Butler – Sian Phillips
Freddy's charming first wife and mother of his son and heir, Richard. Delicately
diplomatic and a voice of decency and reason, Annabel lives in an estate
cottage.
Lady Lucinda Butler – Sheila Ruskin
Lucinda is in her 50s, Freddy's rather worn and very droll second wife. She is
childless, which she blames for their break-up.
Lady Tara Butler – Annabel Mullion
Former It girl Tara is in her 30s and Freddy's current wife. She's the mother of
Michael, and is a rather nervous and highly strung creature.
Richard Butler – David Beames
Richard is in his 50s and is the son and heir, born by Lady Annabel. He's a
rather pathetic creature who admits he's no match for his father.
Sandra Butler – Joanna Riding
Sandra is Richard's very loud Essex wife who looks and sounds out of place in
this genteel setting. She's anxious to be taken seriously by the Butler clan.
Michael Butler – Matthew Tennyson
Aged 14, Michael is the obnoxious and spoilt result of Freddy's union with Tara.
Simon Oliver – Richard Clothier
Lucinda's current toyboy, Simon is a dry laconic smoothie you wouldn't trust an
inch.
Hatty Down – Carol McCready
The no-nonsense Irish cook at Haddington, Hatty is loyal to Sir Freddy.
Jenny Down – Rebecca Johnson
Jenny is Hatty's lovely daughter who runs a second-hand bookshop and café. She
was once the object of Richard's affections but was rejected in favour of
Sandra.
Amos Brown – Leslie Schofield
Tall and gaunt, Amos is the old gardener/gamekeeper and a crack-shot.
Henry York – Charles Kay
The elderly local solicitor, Henry is on the point of retirement.