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Sir Roderick Glossop

A celebrated nerve specialist whose professional eye for mental peculiarity makes him Bertie's most alarming prospective relative.

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Also known as old Glossop, Roderick, old Sir Roderick

First appearance: jeeves takes charge

As a supporting figure in Jeeves Stories, Sir Roderick Glossop is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as part of the Glossop family; Bertie knows the Glossops.

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Sir Roderick regards Bertie with the clinical interest of a man diagnosing a fascinating case, a habit that grows more awkward as their families entangle. His eminence in nervous disorders and his daughter Honoria's reforming zeal combine to make him a looming threat to Bertie's peace. His presence turns ordinary social occasions into examinations, and his verdicts carry weight that Bertie can never quite escape.

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Jeeves
professional · ambivalent
Jeeves often outwits Sir Roderick, a nerve specialist, who is frequently called in to… How this plays out →
Bingo Little
social · ambivalent
Bertie Wooster
social · negative
Honoria Glossop
family · ambivalent
Gussie Mannering-Phipps
social · ambivalent
Bicky
social · ambivalent
Aunt Agatha
social · positive
Jeeves
professional · ambivalent
Jeeves often outwits Sir Roderick, a nerve specialist, who is frequently called in to… How this plays out →
Bingo Little
social · ambivalent
Bertie Wooster
social · negative
Gussie Mannering-Phipps
social · ambivalent
Bicky
social · ambivalent

Jeeves
Jeeves often outwits Sir Roderick, a nerve specialist, who is frequently called in to assess Bertie's sanity, creating a dynamic of professional respect and subtle antagonism.
Bingo Little
Bingo and Sir Roderick interact primarily through Bingo's romantic pursuits and Sir Roderick's professional role as a psychiatrist, often leading to comedic conflict.
Bertie Wooster
Sir Roderick is a psychiatrist who repeatedly diagnoses Bertie as mentally unstable, creating a strained and comedic relationship of mutual suspicion.
Honoria Glossop
Honoria is Sir Roderick's formidable daughter, and their relationship is one of a stern father and a strong-willed, domineering daughter.
Gussie Mannering-Phipps
Gussie, a timid and nervous friend of Bertie, often finds himself at odds with Sir Roderick, especially when romantically involved with Sir Roderick's niece or daughter.
Bicky
Bicky, a friend of Bertie, interacts with Sir Roderick in contexts of financial or romantic trouble, often leading to comedic confrontations.
Aunt Agatha
Aunt Agatha and Sir Roderick are allies in their attempts to reform Bertie, sharing a mutual disapproval of his frivolous lifestyle.
Jeeves
Jeeves often outwits Sir Roderick, a nerve specialist, who is frequently called in to assess Bertie's sanity, creating a dynamic of professional respect and subtle antagonism.
Bingo Little
Bingo and Sir Roderick interact primarily through Bingo's romantic pursuits and Sir Roderick's professional role as a psychiatrist, often leading to comedic conflict.
Bertie Wooster
Sir Roderick is a psychiatrist who repeatedly diagnoses Bertie as mentally unstable, creating a strained and comedic relationship of mutual suspicion.
Gussie Mannering-Phipps
Gussie, a timid and nervous friend of Bertie, often finds himself at odds with Sir Roderick, especially when romantically involved with Sir Roderick's niece or daughter.
Bicky
Bicky, a friend of Bertie, interacts with Sir Roderick in contexts of financial or romantic trouble, often leading to comedic confrontations.

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Sir Roderick Glossop appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Scoring Off Jeeves
Mentioned as part of the Glossop family; Bertie knows the Glossops.
Sir Roderick Comes to Lunch
Honoria's father, a nerve specialist, who becomes increasingly convinced of Bertie's eccentricity and leaves in disgust.
Bingo and the Little Woman
Mentioned as having been involved in Jeeves's plan to convince Bingo's uncle of Bertie's insanity.
The Rummy Affair of Old Biffy
Honoria's father, a nerve specialist who previously investigated Bertie's sanity and is now set to test Biffy.
Jeeves and the Impending Doom
Mentioned as a specialist in sanity, referenced in Bingo's story about his uncle.
Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit
A loony-doctor; will be at Skeldings, still suspicious of Bertie's sanity after a previous engagement to his daughter Honoria.

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