Robert Fyfe  Robert Fyfe (born Alloa, Clackmannanshire 19 June 1925) is a Scottish actor, best known for his role as Howard in the long-running British sitcom "Last of the Summer Wine" from 1985 to 2010. He was born in Alloa, Scotland. He appeared in the films "Xtro", "The 51st State", "Around the World in 80 Days, Gaolbreak" and "Babel". In 2012 he appeared in "Cloud Atlas". Other credits include guest appearances on "Z-Cars", "Survivors", "The Gentle Touch", "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" and "Monarch of the Glen". Fyfe appeared as Malcolm Lagg, a lollipop man, in "Coronation Street" in December 2012. His character was seen training Dennis Tanner, played by Philip Lowrie, to take over his job.