IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
William Hare
Played by Jim Howick
Irish-born accomplice of William Burke in the 1828 Edinburgh murders whose victims were sold to anatomist Robert Knox; he escaped trial by testifying against Burke. Portrayed in comedy sketches as the historical figure.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.