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Freddie Pargetter

The Pargetter twins didn't have an easy start.

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Played by:
Toby Laurence
Born:
12 December 1999
Lives at:
Lower Loxley

Both born by Caesarian section because of their mother Elizabeth's heart condition, underweight Freddie was in special care for several days. Nigel conceded to Elizabeth's reluctance to send them away to boarding school. But it was tough for Freddie, as Nigel insisted that he and the more capable Lily crammed for the entrance exams for the Cathedral School in Felpersham.

After his father's death, Freddie threw himself into becoming the new Nigel - particularly where riding was concerned.

Poor GCSE grades ended Freddie’s time at the Cathedral School. He enrolled at Borchester College and, in support of her brother, Lily did the same. During his time there, Freddie started drug dealing which led to Noluthando’s overdose. He was eventually arrested and sentenced to 12 months in prison. Since then Freddie's succeeded in putting his past behind him, and has found work at the local abattoir run by his mother's boyfriend, Vince Casey

It's time for some serious clubbing!
Freddie Pargetter
  • Likes - DJ-ing and finding any excuse to have fun
  • Dislikes – Talking about his time in prison
  • Highs – Skipping school for the Isle of Wight festival with Johnny
  • Lows - The untimely death of his father, going to prison for drug dealing

Immediate family

Toby on Freddie

He’s s an extremely fun-loving, caring, and very loyal soul, though he doesn't always show it, who honestly thinks the world of his friends and family. He follows stringently his heart over his head, which, granted, gets him in to some trouble at times, but most often with all the best of intentions and a firm belief in his own concept of justice, right or wrong.

He's had a rough time growing up since his father tragically passed away, and this still rocks him to his core all these years later. I think he feels very isolated at times without a strong male figure in his life, under immense pressure with every mention of his impending inheritance of Lower Loxley only another cold reminder that his Dad isn’t there anymore.

He’d be lost without his mother Elizabeth and twin sister Lily, who, though they bicker, he knows will always have his back, as he will theirs. He does, however, find it very hard to live up to his sister’s consistent successes, both socially but mostly academically, which puts a strain on their relationship as well as his mounting insecurities. He’s a kind-hearted, troubled young man, courageously trying to find his place in the world, and only time will tell which paths he’ll take in search of what he’s looking for.