his television credits include "coronation street", "softly, softly", "ripping yarns", "the fall and rise of reginald perrin", "sykes", "please sir!", "some mothers do 'ave 'em", "marty", "broaden your mind" and "the goodies". he also made some appearances in series three of "grange hill" as a slightly comical workman sporting a comb over, often seen in confrontation with staff and pupils. however, his character showed a kinder side when he cleaned duane orpington's new coat in episode two.