Ukridge Stories · Character

George Tupper

A wealthy, good-natured old school friend of Ukridge, forever being tapped for loans or lured toward investments in schemes he should know better than to trust.

supporting

Also known as Tupper, Sir George Tupper, old George Tupper

First appearance: Ukridge Stories

As a supporting figure in Ukridge Stories, George Tupper is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Another associate of Ukridge, occasionally involved in his ventures and representing a more conventional viewpoint.

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Tupper is the prosperous, slightly naive plutocrat whose private means and generous instincts make him a prime target for Ukridge's financial imagination. He moves in racing and society circles, and his willingness to listen, however reluctantly, keeps Ukridge's ventures afloat. His presence highlights the gap between solid respectability and Ukridge's perpetual improvisation, and his entanglements often provide the stories with their complications.

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Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
friendship · positive
George Tupper is a steadfast friend who often provides moral and financial support to… How this plays out →
Bowles
professional · positive
Bowles
professional · positive
Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
friendship · positive
George Tupper is a steadfast friend who often provides moral and financial support to… How this plays out →
Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
friendship · positive
George Tupper is a steadfast friend who often provides moral and financial support to… How this plays out →

Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
George Tupper is a steadfast friend who often provides moral and financial support to Ukridge.
Bowles
Bowles and George Tupper interact as servant and friend of Ukridge, often coordinating to manage his affairs.
Bowles
Bowles and George Tupper interact as servant and friend of Ukridge, often coordinating to manage his affairs.
Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
George Tupper is a steadfast friend who often provides moral and financial support to Ukridge.
Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
George Tupper is a steadfast friend who often provides moral and financial support to Ukridge.

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George Tupper appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Ukridge Stories
Another associate of Ukridge, occasionally involved in his ventures and representing a more conventional viewpoint.
Ukridge's Dog College
Brings news of Ukridge's move to Wimbledon; later tries to raise capital by telling Ukridge's aunt about the dog college.
The Début of Battling Billson
Hosts a dinner party where Ukridge brings Flossie, causing social embarrassment.
The Return of Battling Billson
Referenced as having given a dinner at the Regent Grill where Ukridge brought Flossie; still cold toward Ukridge over the incident.
Ukridge and the Old Stepper
Lent Ukridge a fiver; mentioned as a source of funds.

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