Dobby (Peep Show)

Dobby (full name: Debbie) is a romantic interest of Mark Corrigan and a fellow employee at JLB Credit. She is portrayed by Isy Suttie.

Dobby describes herself as an "IT grunt" (Seasonal Beatings) and is a social misfit, much like Mark. The two share a mutual attraction and eventually begin dating. After being laid off from her IT technician role at JLB Credit, Dobby moves on to work at a start-up and ultimately accepts an exciting career opportunity in New York, leaving Mark behind.

Names	Dobby (nickname), Dob, Dobbs, Debbie
Gender	Female ♀
Race	Human
Occupation	IT Technician at JLB
Origin	Peep Show Series 5 Episode 2: Spin War (9 May 2008)
Alignment	Good
Age	30s
Created By	Andrew O'Connor, Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, David Mitchell, Robert Webb
Personality Type	ENFP

Appearance

Dobby has a quirky and distinctive appearance that complements her unconventional personality. Her style is casual and slightly alternative, often featuring colorful and mismatched outfits that reflect her playful and free-spirited nature. She tends to favor bold patterns, layered clothing, and comfortable footwear, giving her a relaxed yet unique aesthetic. Her expressive features and friendly demeanor make her approachable, while her confident posture hints at her self-assuredness.

Personality

Personality-wise, Dobby is a mix of awkward charm, humor, and resilience. She describes herself as socially awkward but demonstrates a keen ability to navigate social situations and pick up on subtle cues. Her outgoing and adventurous spirit contrasts with Mark’s reserved and cautious nature, creating both a spark and tension in their relationship.

Dobby is empathetic, caring, and often patient with Mark’s neuroses, but she is also headstrong and independent. She values life experiences and opportunities, making her more open to change and challenges than Mark. Her love for video games, fantasy role-playing, and music adds to her appeal as a modern geeky character with a creative and fun side.

Despite her laid-back and approachable personality, Dobby is not afraid to stand up for herself. She balances her self-proclaimed awkwardness with an ability to handle difficult situations, whether it’s dealing with Mark’s anxieties or confronting romantic complications. Her quirks, like her penchant for "personal cheese" and dislike of olives, highlight her individuality, while her easygoing attitude and adventurous outlook make her a memorable and likable character.

Biography

Dobby meets Mark in the JLB lunchroom, where she develops an immediate liking for him, partly out of sympathy for how others mock him following his failed marriage attempt with Sophie. Their relationship begins with a flirtatious encounter in the office supply closet.

Coming from a well-off family (Seasonal Beatings), Dobby is quirky and unconventional, with a unique sense of style and interests in video games and fantasy role-playing. She is also more empathetic, caring, and like-minded toward Mark than Sophie ever was. However, her outgoing personality, love of adventure, and acceptance of social niceties often clash with Mark’s neurotic and risk-averse tendencies, ultimately straining their relationship.

Dobby is headstrong, quick to pick up on social cues, and navigates challenging social situations well despite her self-proclaimed awkwardness. She has an offbeat charm, exemplified by moments such as her use of "personal cheese" in the lunchroom when she and Mark first meet (Spin War). Her great taste in music is noted by Jeremy, and she dislikes olives (Quantocking II).

Throughout their relationship, various hurdles—including rivalries with Gerrard and Jeremy—complicate their happiness. Dobby considers Gerrard a close friend, but their dynamic is affected by his unrequited feelings for her. After Gerrard’s death in Series 8 (Jeremy Therapised), Mark and Dobby’s relationship faces further challenges. Despite their moments of compatibility, Mark's anxieties and insecurities undermine their connection.

In the final stages of their relationship, Dobby plans to move in with Mark, but a disastrous weekend in the Quantocks, during which Mark brings Jeremy along, derails their plans. Soon after, Dobby accepts a job offer in New York and moves there with her ex-boyfriend Simon.

Later, at Super Hans' wedding, Dobby is seen dating a man named Gregory (Gregory’s Beard).

Trivia

• Both Isy Suttie and her character Dobby perform comedy with musical accompaniment on guitar.
• In a deleted scene from the episode Jeremy at JLB, Dobby performs a song at the JLB roast.