[It was] partly because of Bridget's work, and then the character is a departure from what I usually play – sunny characters. But at the heart of him, he represents an extreme reaction to progressiveness and [the idea of] a different future. Like many people who attach themselves to these views, he’s just desperately sad and lonely and angry. I think that's at the heart of him, really… just sort of naive and ignorant and not genuinely hateful. He represents that kind of person who hasn't experienced any change and is desperately interested in his environment. (x)
Jim Howick as The Verderer / Jim
in THE CHANGE (2023-)
Do you know what? It doesn't matter. I'm just a teacher, on 21K, who drives a Ford Focus and listens to Radio 2. You guys are the best and the brightest, aren't you? Things work out for guys like you so I'm just going to follow this tributary here, which I think is freshwater, which hopefully means it'll lead to a loch. I'd suggest you follow, but I've been told to keep my helpful suggestions to myself.