Sid Onslow is the father of Sandra Onslow and the landlord of the Severed Arms, a local pub frequented by Alfred Pennyworth, Dave Boy and Bazza. He becomes a close friend to Alfred and his friends when Alfred removes Jason Ripper from his pub.
History[]
Nothing much is known about Sid's history, other than he was raising his daughter since his wife died. Sid thinks how the Mrs would have put a stop to if Sandra smiles at men and was being too friendly. He had a problem with Jason Ripper — and more than likely his uncle, John — frequenting his pub and being rude to his daughter, Sandra.
Throughout Pennyworth Series[]
Problem with Jason[]
Sid Onslow makes his first appearance in The Landlord's Daughter when Alfred goes to drink at his pub. While Alfred is there, Jason Ripper enters questioning Sid's daughter, Sandra in a rude manner. Sid looks on, but is unwilling to say much given Jason and his uncle's reputation in Whitechapel. Despite this, Daveboy suggests that Alfred offer Pennyworth Security as Sid's answer, ridding Jason from the pub for good.
Alfred returns not long after while Jason is in the bar, ordering a drink with the same rude sentiment as Jason previously had. Jason confronts Alfred, who throws his drink over him and runs from the pub with Jason in chase. Alfred threatens Jason to leave Sandra and the pub alone, which he eventually does, much to Sid's delight.
The Severed Arms remains a pub that Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza frequent often and Sid remains a close friend to the trio. He especially thanks Alfred for freeing Sandra from Jason's grasp.
In Martha Kane (Episode), Sid took a message for a job for Pennyworth Security but when giving Alfred the message about the woman, he didn't get a name. Alfred told him next time get the name. Then Martha walks in, Sid asked her drink order, she orders a cola, and wants to hire Alfred Pennyworth for a driver/bodyguard.
When Alfred came in to his pub in Shirley Bassey after not seeing him for so long. Alfred had drink and asked about Bazza and Dave Boy, then for a shotgun and all his ammo to barrow. Sid went and got him a saw off double barrel and told him anything for you Alfie, with in reason. When Alfred asks if heard anything of Jason Ripper, which unnerved Sandra to hear his name. Sid answers nothing, being still grateful that Alfred took care of that. No one was around looking to get back at him. Sid answers no, assuring him everyone loves him. That night, Sid was already asleep when Alfred came back with an injured Dave Boy to return the gun.
In Julie Christie Alfred, Bazza and Dave Boy waited, Sid confirms no other soldiers had come in.
His Daughter's music career[]
Most of England fell to the Raven Union, Sid and his daughter Sandra were safe in London. As the city was 1 of the few locations still fighting. It was home to the newly formed English League. Sandra had modernized with the new times. Was building a career as a singer.
Sitting at a booth in The Burning Bridge Alfie came over to have a word with Sandra. Talking about business. Sandra had news for him too. Sid tells she was offer to be an opening act. Sid starts talking to the both of them about Choose the right repertoire. Working on her stage craft. Hitting while the iron is hot. She is beautiful and She already sings like a bird. Sid goes and leaves the table to let the 2 love birds talk.
By the next day, Sandra found Alfie in his club. Having to tell him she will be performing. Only doing 1 number she hopes that Alfred will come. Also saying how her dad wanted her to do a love balled. Sandra thinks it would be nice if Alfie chose the song.
The Bloody Mary Alfie attempts to talk to his daughter Sandra while in the club on his last night. Sid gives a sarcastic bon voyage.
Alfred didn't leave her, but planned another suicide mission in Paradise Lost. Alfred arrived at her door to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Sandra. Sid still objects. Yelling down, a few times.
6 months later.
Personality[]
Appearances[]
- The Landlord's Daughter
- Martha Kane
- Lady Penelope
- Shirley Bassey
- Cilla Black
- Julie Christie
- Sandie Shaw
- Alma Cogan
- Marianne Faithfull
- The Burning Bridge
- The Bleeding Heart
- The Rose and Thorn
- The Bloody Mary
- The Hangman's Noose
- Paradise Lost
Trivia[]
- As a thank you for saving his pub from Jason Ripper, Sid does not make Alfred pay for his drinks.