Cobb was a former colleague of Number 6. They encountered each other at the Village Hospital, soon after Number 6's arrival to the Village. Later it was reported that Cobb had committed suicide.
The death was a fake and Cobb left the Village, after reporting his assignment to Number 2. His last words were a warning, that Number 6 would be "a tough nut to crack".
Portrayals[]
In the 1967 television series, Cobb is portrayed by actor Paul Eddington.
In the 2015 audio adaptation, Cobb is portrayed by actor Jim Barclay.
Trivia[]
- The first letters of the name Cobb are the first letters of the title words for "The Chimes of Big Ben (1967 episode)". Chimes Of Big Ben.