Duncan Preston | |
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Born |
Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
11 August 1946
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1964–present |
Television |
Emmerdale Dinnerladies |
Spouse(s) | Susan Penhaligon (m. 1986–1992) (divorced) |
Partner(s) | Susan Penhaligon (since 1997) |
Duncan Preston (born 11 August 1946) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in television productions written by Victoria Wood, including his roles of Clifford in the soap opera parody sketches Acorn Antiques, and Stan in the sitcom Dinnerladies (1998–2000). He reprised his role of Clifford in Acorn Antiques The Musical in 2005. His other television roles include Jonathan Haslam in the sitcom Surgical Spirit (1989–95); playing Kevin's dad in Harry Enfield and Chums (1994), and Douglas Potts in the soap opera Emmerdale (2007–11, 2014–present).
Preston has also made many guest appearances in various TV series, including (Hunters Walk) (1970's police series) Secret Army, The Professionals, All Creatures Great and Small, Robin of Sherwood, Bergerac, The New Statesman, Press Gang, Chalk, Boon, Casualty, Heartbeat, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Holby City, Peak Practice, Midsomer Murders, Dalziel and Pascoe and My Family.