Bryan Dick was happy to shake off his villainous past to play Danny, an estate agent with a heart of gold.
Bryan explains: “I have played a lot of villains, particularly when I first left drama school. But Danny is terribly nice.”
Bryan, who plays a baddie in ITV1’s The Old Curiosity Shop this Christmas, adds: “Unlike his callous colleagues at Colubrine’s, Danny is an estate agent with a conscience who cares about his clients and feels that houses are homes. It is his mission in life to find people a home. He isn’t in the game to rip buyers off by selling them properties they don’t need or want.
“For him it’s not about making as much money as possible. He always tries to find a house that fits the person. He listens to their problems and empathises with them. He would rather lose a sale than see an unhappy customer. Finding a person the right home to build the perfect life gives him satisfaction and is his way of helping them.”
“When I first read the scripts I loved Danny’s character and the fact that he is so unconventional. All the characters in the show are well drawn in the scripts. I think each of them is fantastic. The are based on stereotypes but are really brought alive by the cast who play them.”
"Being on TV is no protection from the harsh realities of life. That includes getting on the property ladder," says Bryan.
“Buying a house can be a terrifying business. I’d like to buy, but it’s difficult in London because prices are so high. I hope that when I finally take the plunge I find an estate agent like Danny who is willing to help ease the stress.”
Bryan can relate to Danny’s idea of what makes the perfect home. “For me a home is about the people in it. I come from a small town up north, so when I first arrived in London I found it really lonely. I now live with some good friends and I’m really happy.
“One day I’d like to buy a home with a garden because I want to get a dog. It would have to be somewhere that I can call my own and stamp with my own creativity.”
