Detectives In The Dock: Malcolm Hollingdrake's DS David Owen ... found guilty as charged!!!
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DS David Owen ...
I
originally went to see Bennett but, as you
know, he’s a dedicated officer who found some excuse to introduce me to his partner, DS Owen. Owen was more than
happy to chat and made me a cup of tea although the true pedigree of the brew
was somewhat disputable. However, it did arrive with an accompanying saucer and
only a small amount of liquid washed around the base of the cup.
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David
Owen is known
as Owen as there
were a number of Davids in the same year at training so he became known as Owen. He’s a big lad, born in Bradford. His
mother died when he was quite young and his grandparents brought him up. It was
touch and go, particularly in his teenage years as to whether he would be on
the wrong side of the law. An episode where he stole detonators from the
railway, used on the track as warning signals to drivers, could have seen him
in a juvenile prison.
However, a timely intervention brought him back in line
and he was determined to join the force.
Owen
stands over six feet tall and is well built, a stature that has helped
throughout his early career. From this meeting, It is obvious that he takes
little care of his general appearance; his clothes seem a little on the tight
side and his hair has not seen a brush for a while. Saying that, he has a
delightful personality.
He moved from Bradford to North Yorkshire for promotion
and has never looked back; teaming with DCI Cyril Bennett has been the making
of the man. As I write this he’s just dribbled his tea down his tie!
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The Fields of Wheat moment… What is the
most rebellious
thing DS Owen has ever done?
Owen
pulled a face when I asked this question; he also allowed himself a smile.
“Apart from the detonators? Plenty but you’re not talking about nicking sweets
from shops in town are you?” I didn’t answer but just watched as he sucked the
tea from his
soaked tie. “I love winding ‘Flash’ up, Bennett, that’s his
nickname but for goodness sake don’t write that. I like to play thick and it
winds him up a treat. I also love to point out where places are, state the
obvious…It’s the best way to bring his blood pressure up!”
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Which 3 items would DS Owen bring to a desert
island … and why?
When I
asked this he ran his finger round his mug and thought hard. “I think I’d have
to take a picture of my Gran. Without her I’d have been nowt, the recipe for Black
Sheep Ale and my boss, DCI Bennett. We two could survive anything.”
The
Nitty Gritty: The Big Reveal!!!!
What secret does your character have?
When I
asked this question he simply blushed and politely asked me to move on.
What or who does your characterlove most?
A pint
of Black Sheep Ale.
How important is justice to DS Owen?
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When
asked this he was quick to answer. “Justice should be fair, it should be
applied swiftly and the punishment should fit the crime. If we, as the
guardian’s of law and order, do not start looking and prosecuting those who
break the small laws of this country what I see to be the very core of the law,
then we will see a massive decline in the moral compass of its citizens.” It
was now my turn to sit open-mouthed.
Does DS Owen sleep well?
“Yes,
unless Bennett calls at some ungodly hour. The phone rang the other morning. I
was still half-asleep and knocked a half-full
In
five words describe…
What DS Owen's gran thinks of him ...
Kind,
protective, untidy, lovable, successful
Who DS Owen's perfect partner is ...
When I
asked he told me in five emphasised words “ Detective Chief Inspector Cyril Bennett"
All of
their favourite things … in one word
Food : Pies
Drink: Beer
Night wear: Nowt
Type
of Weapon: Fist
Favourite clothes: Comfortable
Would
your character rather…
Visit a Post Mortem or clean up a drunk’s sick?
Visit
a Post Mortem
(He’s discovered he can watch without feeling sick).
Use a gun or their bare hands?
Bare
hands
Save a friend or kill their worst enemy?
Save a
friend
It's been lovely to hold DS Owens to account. If you're interested in catching up with any of the series, the links are under the book photos.
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