Overview
- Mal arrives at Roy’s café identifying himself as the husband of Roy’s prison pen-pal, exposing a deception.
- The reveal collides with Bernie Winter’s fragile state as her grief arc deepens following recent losses.
- Next week’s spoilers say Mal begins electrical work in Roy’s flat, keeping him in close proximity to residents.
- Further teasers indicate he assures Bernie he will keep their encounter private and later offers help during a busy café shift.
- Mal is portrayed by Tim Treloar, noted for Big Finish’s Doctor Who audios and roles in Maleficent, 100 Streets and Dolittle.