The following is a list of recurring characters in the animated children's programme Postman Pat.
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Ajay Bains — Ajay and his family have recently moved to Pencaster. He is in charge of the Pencaster Flyer as well as his beloved Greendale Rocket.
Nikhil Bains — Ten month old baby boy of Ajay and Nisha.
Nisha Bains — Ajay’s wife. Nisha combines running the Station Café with looking after her two children, Meera (seven) and Nikhil (ten months).
Meera Bains — Seven years old and the daughter of Ajay and Nisha.
Shabnam Bains — Unseen, but Ajays' first child she lives in Israel with her grandmother.
Mrs. Bains — Unseen, but the mother of Ajay she lives with her granddaughter Shabnam.
Julian Clifton — Six year old schoolchild and the only known child of Postman Pat and Sara.
Pat Clifton — Postman, husband of Sara and father of Julian. Always helps people with their problems, though has been known to poke his nose in business he wasn't invited to.
Sara Clifton — Married to Pat, Sara is a modern mother who juggles wooden spoons and apples, looking after Julian whilst working part-time as a waitress in the late night club. "Postman Pat and the Big Surprise" mentioned Sara once worked in a Post Office.
Mat Clifton — Pat's American cousin and Julian's uncle and appeared in "Postman Pat's Pirate Treasure" sence he hidden the Greendale cup years ago when he was young. He came to Greendale to find it with the help from Pat, Julian and Meera in time for the Flower Show.
Granny Dryden — Granny Dryden is a friendly old lady who lives in a cottage in the Greendale countryside with Miss Hubbard (the character has not been shown or seen on the show since 1997). In the Tuba episode, she uncovered some old instruments, yet made Pat collect them as her feet couldn't cope with the strain.
Peter Fogg — Peter is another farmer who works at Greendale Farm with the Pottages and lives with his wife Jenny (who has never been shown on the tv version of the show), (Peter Fogg has not been seen on the show since 1997)
Emma Fogg- Emma is Peter, Cain and Chris's sister, deceased. Cain Fogg- Cain is Peter's first brother. Christopher Fogg- Christopher Chris is Peter and Cain's brother also, Chris has a daugther called , Amanda. Amanda Harrison- Amanda is the daughter to Chris Fogg.
Major Forbes — Major Forbes is an old army major, and says things such as "Eh, what", "Old chap" and "Good man". the only 11 episodes he appeared in were 'Postman Pat Takes the Bus', 'Postman Pat and the Toy Soilders', 'Postman Pat and the Tuba', Postman Pat and the Suit of Armour', 'Postman Pat in a Muddle', 'Postman Pat Misses the Show', 'Postman Pat Has Too Many Parcels', 'Postman Pat Has the Best Village', 'Postman Pat Takes Flight', 'Postman Pat and the Beast of Greendale' and 'Postman Pat and the Mystery Tour'. He was first mentioned in the 1981 episode 'The Sheep In The Clover Field' which features his prize-winning bull. (Major Forbes has not been seen on the show since 1997)
Ted Glen — Ted is the local handyman and can fix anything. Ted’s a bit of an inventor and enjoys inventing strange contraptions.
Sarah Gilbertson — Brunette wide haired schoolchild, daughter of Dr. Sylvia Gilbertson.
Dr. Sylvia Gilbertson — Greendale's blonde Welsh doctor and mother of Sarah Gilbertson.
Bonnie Goggins — Mrs Goggins' white West Highland Terrier.
Mrs Goggins — The village postmistress in Greendale, Mrs Goggins came to Greendale from Scotland and has a small West Highland Terrier, Bonnie. Her first name is Pauline.
Miss Rebecca Hubbard — Miss Hubbard is a friend of Pat, (she also lives in a cottage in the countryside like Granny Dryden) she also has her own bike and always likes to go to choir practice, (The character has not been seen on the show since 1997, it was secretly said she might have gone to live in York)
Jess — Postman Pat's black-and-white cat. He is very smart and always seems to be able to help people when they are in need.
Michael Lam — He runs the mobile shop and library.
George Lancaster — farmer(he only appeared in the 80s and 90s series). George is often seen with wooly hat loosely placed on his head.
Julia Pottage — Black haired orchard farmer, mother of Katy and Tom.
Katy Pottage — Blond girl with twin brother Tom.
Tom Pottage — Timid blond boy with twin sister Katy.
Charlie Pringle — Seven years old and very clever; loves science. In some ways he is similar to Pat, because he has a long nose and glasses.
Jeff Pringle — School teacher and father of Charlie. (the character has not been seen on the show since 2006)
Arthur Selby — The black haired policeman with a moustache, he patrols in Greendale and Pencaster. The father of Lucy Selby, can be called PC Selby for short or Arthur.
Lucy Selby — Brunette schoolchild and the seven year old daughter of PC Selby.
Ben Taylor — General Manager of the Pencaster Sorting Office and works with Pat for the Special Delivery Service.
Lauren Taylor — Wife of Ben and the new school teacher in Greendale.
Lizzy Taylor — Seven year old schoolchild and daughter of Ben and Lauren. Lizzy is a wheelchair user and has been since birth. The show often makes light mockery because of her disability
Alf Thompson — Alf is a black haired farmer with a moustache and runs Thompson Ground with his wife Dorothy.
Bill Thompson — Black haired nine year old schoolchild and the son of Alf and Dorothy.
Dorothy Thompson — A blonde farmer's wife, Dorothy runs Thompson Ground with Alf Thompson.
Reverend Timms — The white haired local vicar in Greendale.
Sam Waldron — Sam Waldron is a Mobile Shop owner. He is a good old friend of Pat who they once helped each other by delivering together. Sam is always on time for everyone around Greendale. (The character has not been featured on the show since 1997. It may be that Michael has replaced him.)
Amy Wrigglesworth — Amy is a fully trained vet who has come to work from Skegness.
Pumpkin Wrigglesworth — Pumpkin is Amy's Welsh mountain pony and can be very stubborn and grumpy.