Trivia

He is a playwright, with two plays to his name.

He has performed at the National Theatre.

He received "particular thanks" from the authors of the 2001 book "The Classic Serial on Television and Radio" for his help in arranging interviews with many media professionals.

He was considered for the role of Ted in The Go-Between (1971). It instead went to the more famous Alan Bates.

Extraordinarily strong physical resemblance to Michael Palin.