Claire Learner

Claire Marilyn Learner (born 2nd April 1975, age 45)  is an original character in the Lit forum serial drama The Avenue, portrayed by Catherine Tate. She is the daughter of offscreen parents Angie Learner and Jimmy Learner, sister of Sandie Learner (offscreen), and auntie of Greg Learner and Lexi Learner. She is a shop assistant at Castle News, and an openly gay but proudly single woman.

Claire has just bought the family home from her parents and remortgaged it, in part to fund nephew Greg's new business, Bricks 'n' Mortar. Greg and Lexi, who already lived there, have decided to stay on - as has Claire's beloved ginger tomcat, Rupert!

Claire is described as 'a warm, funny, maternal figure with a dour demeanour and a sardonic sense of humour'.