Edward Fox as Lord Caterham
Clement Edward Alistair Brent, 9th Marquis of Caterham, Lord Caterham is the father of Lady Eileen Brent, Daisy and Dulcie. He had a brother named Henry, who was married to Marcia.
In The Secret of Chimneys, he was described as a "small gentleman, shabbily dressed, and entirely unlike the popular conception of a marquis. He had faded blue eyes, a thin melancholy nose, and a vague, but courteous manner"[1].
He is also the owner of the splendid manor house of Chimneys and very annoyed when murders occur there. A quiet life is Lord Caterham's goal. In The Seven Dials Mystery, Lord Caterham went abroad in winter. Then he discovered to be very fond of playing golf. He is five years younger than George Lomax.
Quotes[]
"There was nothing that bored Lord Caterham more than politics - unless it was politicians."[1]
‘I do think the hours before breakfast should be sacred.’[2]
‘So confusing and contradictory,’ complained Lord Caterham. ‘And before breakfast too.’[2]
‘It’s never any good arguing with these people. Especially before breakfast.’[2]
Appearances[]
Adaptations[]
- In the 1981 adaptation of The Seven Dials Mystery, John Gielgud played the Marquis.
- The Secret of Chimneys was adapted for Agatha Christie's Marple, with Edward Fox as Lord Caterham.
- The Netflix adaptation of The Seven Dials Mystery stars Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Caterham, seemingly a gender-swapped version of the character.