Peter Barkworth, the actor who has died aged 77, came to prominence on television in the 1970s after more than 20 years as a frustrated, though first-rate, player in the West End theatre.

TELFORD'S Change star Peter Barkworth has died in hospital aged 77, it was disclosed yesterday. He suffered a stroke 15 days ago and contracted bronchopneumonia. Barkworth appeared in a string of ...