Richard Davies (actor) Unknown", and a well-received performance as Burton in the 1987 "Doctor Who" story "Delta and the Bannermen". He played Mr. White in the "Fawlty Towers" episode "The Kipper and the Corpse" and also appeared in "Yes Minister", "Wyatt's Watchdogs", "May to December", "Whoops Apocalypse", "2point4 Children" and "One Foot in the Grave". In 1970, he appeared in an episode of "Two in Clover" as Victor Spinetti's character's brother when Spinetti was unavailable. His other main role was in the comedy series 'Oh no it's Selwyn Froggitt' where he played Clive. Davies had a recurring role as Jim Sloan in "Z-Cars"
The Kipper and the Corpse As Leeman picks up his key, he asks for breakfast in bed, much to Basil's disdain. Not particularly interested in discussing food the way he is feeling, he opts for the Continental breakfast; Sybil offers kippers and he agrees. The following morning, Dr. Price still yearns for some sausages, while Mrs. Chase makes a fuss of her dog, which bites Manuel and Polly for no reason. They exact revenge by putting liberal lashings of pepper and tabasco sauce on its food, causing it a severe stomach ache. In the kitchen Basil spots that the kippers Terry is cooking for Leeman