Character

Ibbotson

deferential rule-bound anxious avoidant authority-seeking

A timid public school boy whose social standing at Brendon Public School hinges on preserving institutional order. His behavior consistently reveals deep discomfort with disruption, whether protesting Turlough's reckless actions or scrambling to justify his own small role in shared misdeeds. He defers automatically to authority figures, seeking validation and fearing punishment while demonstrating limited capacity for assertive resistance. The nickname 'Hippo' underscores his physical awkwardness and social insecurity in confrontational situations.

13 appearances

Brendon Public School institutional hierarchy

Also known as: Hippo

Ibbotson's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

13 moments

S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough takes the Humber for a reckless joyride

Nervous compliance masking half-formed protests

Clings to a posture of reverence for the car, pleading with Turlough to abandon the theft while shrinking from confrontation. Once shoved into the passenger seat, he registers fear of …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough rams hedgerow in headlong escape

Terrified yet duty-bound, he oscillates between genuine fear for his safety and desperate attempts to uphold institutional norms—only to be silenced by Turlough’s unrelenting defiance.

Ibbotson cowers in the passenger seat, pleading repeatedly for Turlough to stop, slow down, or return to school, his voice rising in desperation as the car fishtails dangerously. He grasps …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Headmaster confronts Turlough’s protector

Terrified and pleading, caught between institutional wrath and the revelation that someone else will be blamed—though not entirely sure why.

Appearing flustered and defensive, Ibbotson stumbles through a halting apology to the Headmaster, insisting on his innocence while under pressure, only to find himself under the Brigadier’s skeptical gaze and …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough leaves sickbay by stealth

Helpless panic surfaces as institutional and social fears overwhelm any capacity for resistance.

Ibbotson stumbles into the sickbay, anxious about the consequences of their reckless act and pleading with Turlough not to abandon him. He clings to the hope of shared punishment or …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough’s flight to the obelisk with Ibbotson

Desperate confusion and growing fear

Ibbotson chases Turlough up the slope, gasping for breath as he pleads for answers, his confusion deepening with each ignored demand.

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Guardian recruits Turlough to destroy capsule

Confusion edged with creeping unease, rooted in unfamiliar surroundings and Turlough’s inexplicable shift

Ibbotson hovers beside Turlough, his voice laced with confusion and mild reproach. He seeks clarity in the silence but finds only Turlough’s vague dismissal, unaware of the supernatural coercion shaping …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough triggers protective mechanism

Mild perplexity edged by a creeping sense that this place—and Turlough—are not to be trusted

Ibbotson strides up breathless from catching Turlough, seeking clarity in the tense quiet. He watches Turlough’s pivot toward the urn but lacks the will or knowledge to intervene, standing inert …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough reveals hidden transmat capsule

Genuinely startled by the sudden appearance of the capsule, his fear of the unknown warring with his desire to belong and be informed

Ibbotson reacts with visible confusion and discomfort, recoiling slightly as the transmat capsule reveals itself in the undergrowth. His question, tinged with alarm, underscores his unease, and he leans forward …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Turlough seizes the transmat and flees

Overwhelmed by sudden terror and betrayal, struggling to process the unnatural disappearance unfolding before him

Ibbotson’s timidity turns to distress as he witnesses Turlough’s abrupt abandonment, shouting futile warnings from a distance. He stands paralyzed, then flees downhill in dismay, embodying helplessness against forces beyond …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Ibbotson alerts Brigadier of Turlough’s quicksilver disappearance

Terrified yet seeking validation from authority, frantic to communicate the unthinkable

Ibbotson arrives on the terrace in a state of alarm, his breathlessness and urgent tone betraying fear and urgency. He reports the incident with rapid certainty, emphasizing Turlough's reckless actions …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Brigadier exposes Ibbotson’s credibility flaw

Deeply insecure, oscillating between righteous denial and creeping doubt about his own sanity

Ibbotson shrinks under the onslaught, his face flushed with humiliation and distress. He stammers a weak defense of his own memory, his voice cracking under the Brigadier’s withering gaze. His …

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S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

Brigadier challenges Turlough's impossible claim

Hesitant but determined to be taken seriously, overwhelmed by the Brigadier’s condescension

Ibbotson responds with growing frustration to the Brigadier’s insults and dismissal, insisting his observations were real. His posture reflects physical discomfort and social insecurity, visibly cowed by the Brigadier’s domineering …

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S20E10 · Mawdryn Undead Part 2

Doctor unmasked to amnesiac Brigadier

Anxious and unsettled by the disruption, seeking reassurance through procedural concerns.

Ibbotson breaks in to voice concern about the 'sphere' right as the Doctor identifies himself, reflecting his nervous, detail-oriented nature. He acts as an observer caught between institutional duty and …

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Affiliation

Earth Authorities