The Second Man was a regular at The Green Man in Blackburn. In 1965, during a visit to his local watering hole the man got chatting to Rosie the barmaid, with the pair becoming so engrossed in their conversation that a thirsty Len Fairclough's repeated requests for another pint fell on deaf ears, despite the builder being seated mere inches away on the next stool along from the man. At that time considering a job offer in Blackburn, Len ended up turning it down, convinced that the locals were unfriendly.
- The character was uncredited due to Episode 453 not having cast credits. He was played by an unknown actor.