Michael (Mike) David Wilson, nicknamed "Bayleaf", was a firefighter at Blackwall Fire Station before retiring from the watch at the end of series 8 to run a restaurant. Bayleaf was also the Watch's mess manager from the pilot movie until series 6, when he handed the role over to Billy Ray. He was one of the series' longest-serving characters, appearing in 83 episodes as well as the pilot movie. He was portrayed by the late James Hazeldine.