Jackson Lamb's Slough House leadership

How Jackson Lamb runs Slough House.

Jackson Lamb is the head of Slough House, a Cold War veteran who is unkempt and rude to his staff but tactically sharp and loyal to them. Gary Oldman plays him in the series.

Lore & Background

He loads his agents with dull work and verbal abuse in the expectation that they will quit, yet he stays firmly loyal to them. Mick Herron has named Reginald Hill's Andy Dalziel as an influence on the character.

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