Father Mulcahy : [ Some Refugees leave on a truck, Father Mulcahy is handing out the Holy Bible ] Here you go kids... just something to read on the way. Hawkeye: If you have any questions they have branch offices everywhere.
The Big Valley - Characters. 1  Victoria Barkley, portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck, was the widow of Thomas Barkley. 2  Jarrod Thomas Barkley, the eldest son, was a respected attorney at law. 3  Nicholas Nick Jonathan Barkley, the hot-tempered younger son, was portrayed by Peter Breck. 4  Audra Barkley, played by Linda Evans, was Victoria's only daughter. more information...
The Big Valley cast with Breck at far right. From 1965 to 1969, Breck starred in The Big Valley, having portrayed Nick Barkley, ramrod of the Barkley ranch and son to Barbara Stanwyck's character, Victoria Barkley. The second of four children, Nick was hotheaded, short-tempered, and very fast with a gun.