Jimmy Learner

James 'Jimmy' Patrick Learner (born 4th December 1958, age 61)  is an offscreen character in the Lit forum serial drama The Avenue. He is the husband of Angie Learner, father of Claire Learner and Sandie Learner, and grandfather of Greg Learner and Lexi Learner.

He and Angie wanted to remortgage the family home to help Greg set up his own business, Bricks 'n' Mortar. However when they were told they were too old, there was disappointment all round as Angie and Jimmy revealed to Claire they had been planning to relocate to Brighton - where the family originally come from - in order to support Sandie through a difficult period in her life, as well as wanting to move back to Brighton anyway. Claire later suggested they sell the house to her. That way she could start up her own mortgage for the place, move out of her pokey flat, Greg and Lexi could contine to live there and pay rent to help with the mortgage, and Angie and Jimmy would have more than enough money from the sale to help Greg set up the business and still find somewhere decent in Brighton. After careful consideration, Angie and Jimmy agreed, and they have only just moved away.

Jimmy is described as 'a loveable grump' who likes a humble, traditional and simple life - though that's not easy in a family full of strong-willed women!