# Sir James Brown — Vile Bodies character guide

> Sir James Brown in Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brown, that old windbag Brown

**First appearance:** 0004-ii

## Who they are

A pompous politician or public figure.

## Relationships

### [Lottie Crump](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/lottie_crump)

_professional_

Sir James Brown is a regular guest at Lottie Crump's hotel, and she caters to his needs as a hostess, though he is a minor figure.

### [Colonel Blount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/colonel_blount)

_social_

Colonel Blount and Sir James Brown are drinking companions and fellow members of the same social set, sharing a love of alcohol and absurdity.

### [Lottie Crump](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/lottie_crump)

_professional_

Sir James Brown is a regular guest at Lottie Crump's hotel, and she caters to his needs as a hostess, though he is a minor figure.

### [Colonel Blount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/colonel_blount)

_social_

Colonel Blount and Sir James Brown are drinking companions and fellow members of the same social set, sharing a love of alcohol and absurdity.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as the Prime Minister by Lottie, though the others dispute his current status.

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