# Billy Burgess — Mike character guide

> Billy Burgess in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Billy Burgess, Dear old Billy, William, Bill, Billy, Burgess, old Billy, old Bill, the W. B. Burgess

**First appearance:** 0030-xxix-wyatt-again

## Who they are

Wyatt's father, a local artist and friend of the Jackson family.

## In the story

### [At the Nets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iv-at-the-nets)

Captain of the Wrykyn cricket team, a fast bowler who is impressed by Mike's batting.

### [Mike Gets His Chance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xii-mike-gets-his-chance)

Billy Burgess is the captain of Wrykyn cricket, initially angry about the picnic row but eventually persuaded by Wyatt to give Mike a trial.

### [The M.C.C. Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xiii-the-m-c-c-match)

School captain and bowler; takes wickets and encourages aggressive batting.

### [Mike Creates a Vacancy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xv-mike-creates-a-vacancy)

Cricket captain torn between duty and friendship; drops Bob from the team and later accepts Mike's fake injury.

### [Another Vacancy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xvii-another-vacancy)

First eleven captain; confronts Bob about his poor fielding and later decides to give him a chance in the deep.

### [Bob Has News to Impart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xviii-bob-has-news-to-impart)

Captain of the First Eleven; discusses the team selection with Spence and agrees that Mike should be chosen.

### [The Team Is Filled Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xx-the-team-is-filled-up)

The cricket captain who struggles with the decision between Bob and Mike, ultimately choosing Bob after hearing Firby-Smith's report.

### [XXVI: The Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxvi-the-aftermath)

As cricket captain, is frustrated by losing key players before the Ripton match.

### [Mike Wins Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxviii-mike-wins-home)

Wrykyn captain, hits a quick 12 before being bowled attempting a big shot.

## Links

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