Bonekickers

Characters

Viv Davis

An intern from Durham University who has always wanted to be a Bonekicker. Vivienne is beautiful and bold-hearted with a desperate desire to find approval with Gillian. Constantly asking questions, Viv's insatiable curiosity can often land her in trouble but she loves being part of the team. She longs for the knowledge of Gregory, the astuteness of Ben and the brilliance of Gillian.

Viv was brought up by adoptive parents whom she is close to. She has traced her birth father back to the West Indies.

Viv is always the first to volunteer to go down that deep hole or into that dusty chamber. She has a lot to learn but is determined and smart and shows signs that clearly impress. Her enthusiasm is unquenchable and she'll wade knee deep in mud until Gillian tells her it's time to go home. More than anything, Viv wants to prove to Gillian that she has what it takes to be part of her team.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu graduated from drama school (RADA) three years ago and has been working solidly ever since. Her performance of Juliet in Romeo & Juliet at the Royal Exchange won her a Best Actress nomination at the Manchester Evening News Awards 2005. She’s been directed twice by Michael Attenborough including playing ‘Wanda’ in Big White Fog at the Almeida amongst other theatre credits.

Her TV work is also impressive; she was Ruth in Walk Away And I Stumble for Granada directed by Nick Hurran, Eve in five episodes of Vital Signs, Fidelity Morgan in Bad Girls, ‘Jessica’ in Dead Clever directed by Dearbhla Walsh and Jenny, (Adam Carter’s nanny) in much of Spooks V. She went on to star as Martha Jones’ sister ‘Tish’ in the third series of Doctor Who which broadcast in 2007, following on with roles in Miss Marple and Trial And Retribution. She recently completed filming the female lead role, ‘Shanice’ in Fallout for Channel Four as well as ITV drama, Lost in Austen.

Gugu plays young archaeology post-grad intern Viv in Bonekickers.

Characters

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