Gemma Simpson

Gemma Simpson is one of the main characters in the first and second seasons of the Agatha Raisin television adaptation. Gemma is a reimagined version of Doris Simpson, who regularly appears in the original book series.

She is Carsely's ever-present and on-the-ball cleaning lady, and one of Agatha's close friends.

She is portrayed by Katy Wix.

Biography[]

Season 1[]

Gemma originally worked for Sheila Barr, however, Agatha Raisin was able to convince Gemma to work for her instead with the promise of higher pay, more time off and better lunches. (TV: Agatha Raisin & the Quiche of Death)

Gemma and her daughter, Kyra, joined Agatha and Sarah Bloxby on a rambling trip through local fields. (TV: The Walkers of Dembley)

When a young bride's body washed up in a flood, Agatha enlisted Gemma's help to investigate the death. Although they were warned by the police to stay away, Agatha and Gemma set out to get information by pretending to be television producers. (TV: The Day the Floods Came)

Season 2[]

Gemma took part in the burlesque night organised by Agatha for the Carsely Ladies' Society. (TV: Agatha Raisin & the Wizard of Evesham)

Gemma drove Agatha to Fryfam so that she could spend time writing her debut novel. Gemma later returned to Fryfam to help Agatha investigate a murder case and alleged fairies living in the village. (TV: Agatha Raisin & the Fairies of Fryfam)

Season 3[]

Gemma asked her cousin, Toni Gilmour, to take over as Agatha's cleaner so that she could travel to Ireland with her new boyfriend Caleb. While she was away, Kyra stayed at her nan's. (TV: Agatha Raisin & the Haunted House)