Brian Jackson: The protagonist, an intelligent but socially awkward young man from a working-class background who gets accepted into Bristol University and becomes determined to join the "University Challenge" team.

Rebecca Epstein: A fellow student at Bristol University, she is politically active and becomes one of Brian's friends. She is also Brian's love interest.

Alice Harbinson: Another student and member of the "University Challenge" team, Alice is beautiful and upper-class, and Brian is infatuated with her.

Spencer: Brian's best friend from home, who shares his working-class background and provides a contrast to Brian's new university life.

Tone: Another of Brian's friends from home, who is supportive but somewhat crude and less academically inclined.

Patrick Watts: The arrogant and self-assured captain of the "University Challenge" team, who often clashes with Brian.

Mr. Jackson: Brian's father, who passed away when Brian was young but whose memory and influence play a significant role in Brian's life and motivations.

Mrs. Jackson: Brian's mother, who is supportive of her son but also worried about his new life at university and the changes it brings.

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