Ann Walker

**Ann Walker** is a main character in the first and second series of the BBC historical drama ***Gentleman Jack***. She is portrayed by Sophie Rundle.

## Background

She is heiress to a vast estate with an impressive private income, sweet and shy aged 29, lives under the watchful eye of a tribe of relations who don’t always have her best interests at heart.

Since the death of her parents and her sister’s move to Inverness, Ann relies on the company of her elderly aunt and the doctors who call regularly at Crow Nest to treat the nervous disorders she has suffered since childhood.

## Personality

Ann lacks confidence, but, as those around her will discover, not courage.

Walker is shown as subtle and goodhearted, also as religious and caring about traditions, and as dedicated to her family. Despite that fact, she let herself think that she might be in love with a woman - Anne Lister. She let herself experience those emotions in a secret, as Anne was open about her intentions and plans for both. Firstly, Ann saw that hidden & blooming relationship as wrong and against God, as her dearest and nearest would tell her so. She even heard voices at nights that were saying about murdering Anne and Ann for lesbianism. In consequences and being full of fears, she refused to be in fact married with 12 years older than she, Lister, who proposed to her eventually.

In time, Ann realizes that she is in real love with Anne Lister, as she finds she can't live without her. Ann starts to give this still secret relationship a serious chance, as both women desperately wants to create their own path. Both starts to growing their love to each other and tries, as they eventually get married, to hide it from the entire world - which every day becomes harder to do. People from the town starts to whisper about them and their mysteries, which Ann and Anne tries to cover with stories.

## Physical Description

Ann Walker is often seen wearing lavish dresses often sporting puffy sleeves. Her hair is often pinned up into a bun and curls to the side. During season two she is seen wearing more casual clothes around the house.

## Throughout the Series

### Series 1

Ann during the first series is more of a love interest to Anne Lister. Also, her mental health issues are made known to the audience primarily in Episode 7 and 8.

### Series 2

In this season, Ann is more involved as she has moved into Shibden Hall with Anne and she deals with troubles from her tribe regarding her estate and her relationship.

## Appearances

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 "**Let's Have Another Look at Your Past Perfect**":
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 "**A Lucky and Narrow Escape**":
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## Quotes

* "Mm. Ever been inside Aunt?" first line. I Was Just Passing
* "I'm very well. Thank you." first on screen thing she said to Anne Lister. I Was Just Passing
* “No, I do have… very warm and … tender feelings for you. I don’t know, I… it’s– oh, Lord.” Ann slowing starting to understanding her feelings. I Just Went There to Study Anatomy
* “Sometimes when I’ve tried to avoid doing something or going somewhere but then had to do it anyway, I’ve often come away feeling like it’s been one of the best days I’ve ever had. So maybe, if you went, the thing that seems complicated might sort itself out.” Ann giving her new friend some good advice. I Just Went There to Study Anatomy

## Trivia

* She was born on May 20th in 1803, died February 25th 1854.

## See Also

William Priestley • Mariana Lawton • Elizabeth Sutherland • Suzannah Washington • Dr Kenny • Mr AbbottCaptain Sutherland • Elizabeth Sutherland • James Mackenzie • Mary Sowden • Alf Sowden • Amy SowdenSam Sowden •