in the unexpected sixth series is explained by Von Trapp's affair with a nun. A segment of the Christmas 1994 special, "In The Beginning", implied that Carole eventually left the centre to become a world-famous pianist. Gavin Featherly Gavin Featherly (born c. 1961) is a pool attendant, and later acting deputy manager of the centre. His father is stated to be a retired army colonel, and his parents appear to live abroad; in Series 7, Episode 6 ("Gavin Featherily R.I.P."), they note that returning to England has involved a 22-hour flight. He is one of four children: his brother Peter lives in Zambia; his sister Sally lives in Tokyo; and another sister, Alice, lives in Brussels. Gavin is gentle and caring, and gets on with his job under Brittas. He later develops a certain arrogance when being promoted to deputy manager. After this promotion, he occasionally clashes with the previous deputy manager wet, Colin Weatherby, claiming he only 'cleans toilets'. The promotion causes a rift in his relationship with boyfriend and co-worker Tim Whistler, and also causes him to pick up some of his boss's mannerisms, in the form of what he says and hand gestures. Gavin falls out with his boyfriend on many occasions, because of either keeping secrets from him or the jealousy and jumping to conclusions on Tim's part. The relationship between Gavin and Tim provides a humorous subplot, because Brittas, who is unable to detect the subtle communication between the two, remains unaware they are a couple. In the last episode of the first series, Brittas even asks Gavin to keep on eye on Tim, because Brittas suspects that Tim is gay. In "Gavin Featherily R.I.P.", Colonel and Mrs. Featherily remark that they do not ever remember Gavin talking about anyone called Tim, suggesting that they are unaware of their son's sexual orientation. Gavin is the only staff member who wears a tie and blazer (after his promotion), just like Brittas, showing just how seriously he takes his career in leisure management. The Christmas 1994 special, "In the Beginning", shows that in later life, Gavin becomes a Conservative MP. Linda Perkins Linda Perkins (played by Jill Greenacre) is a pool attendant at the centre, teaching and training people in different sports. Enthusiastic and hard-working, Linda has a deep admiration for Brittas and is willing to fulfil whatever strange or illogical tasks she is given. She has