Adrian Mole Doreen Slater, whom Adrian privately refers to as "Stick Insect". Brett makes a reappearance in the later books as a successful yet unpleasant businessman who loses his fortune during the credit crunch. Doreen is killed off in "Prostrate Years". Pauline temporarily marries her younger lodger Martin Muffet, who eventually leaves her for Adrian's girlfriend Bianca Dartington, giving Adrian and his mother a shared heartbreak. Later, George and Pauline effect a partner swap with Ivan and Tania Braithwaite (parents of Pandora), only to reunite after Ivan's untimely death. Adrian's half-sister, Rosie Germaine Mole (after feminist Germaine Greer), grows up to be
The Mole (series 1) saying, "Were you genuinely stumped? Or was it that "moles thrive underground"?" During the mission, David is the one giving the correct answers. Episode 5 Intro: The players were shown alphabetically by first name, except for David. However, if went by his nickname, Mole, he is in alphabetical order. The Monologues: Adding together the first word Glenn says each episode gives: "The first words reveal the mole is David." The First Meal: In the first episode, a table could be seen with tea, coffee, and bottled mineral water for the contestants. The bottles were labeled "BUXTON Mineral Water", Buxton standing