- Served in Britain's House of Commons as a member of the Labour Party, 1966-1997.
- A former film actor who served as a Labour member of Britain's House of Commons from 1966 until retiring in 1997. His devotion to such issues as the Palestinian cause ruled out his advancement in the party hierarchy.
- Stage training Perth Repertory (during school holidays), Glasgow Citizens Theatre, Worthing Repertory, 2 years Stratford.
- The son of a missionary.
- Educated George Watsons, Edinburgh, King Edward VI, Louth, Lincolnshire, Glasgow University.
- His biggest ambition was to take the stage at the House of Commons.
- His hobby was collecting medieval pewter which he started in 1958 when he picked up a valuable Tudor piece for 5 shillings,.
- Stood as a labour candidate for Stratford Upon Avon at the 1963 election but failed to get elected He then stood for Smethwick, near Btrminghamfor the 1965 bye election.
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