Brian Murphy (actor) Murphy reprised his role in feature films of both sitcoms. Joyce died in 1980, and "George and Mildred" was cancelled. Another sitcom was created for Murphy with him in the title role in "The Incredible Mr. Tanner" along with "Man About The House" and "George and Mildred" co-star Roy Kinnear, but the show failed to gain popularity. Murphy has continued to appear regularly on television, most notably as "Alvin Smedley" in "Last of the Summer Wine" from 2003 to 2010, and also with roles in "On Your Way, Riley" (1985) as Arthur Lucan, "Lame Ducks" (as a private investigator); "The
Brian Murphy (actor) ITV comedy "The Booze Cruise", playing Maurice. He also appeared as Frank Dobson in "The Cafe" from 2011 and 2013. Murphy's second wife is "Hi-de-Hi!" actress Linda Regan; they live in Kent. Murphy has two adult children, Trevor and Kevin, from his first marriage. His grandson is the playwright Martin Murphy, whose play "Manor" was performed at the Tristan Bates Theatre in Covent Garden in 2010, and his second cousin is actor Benjayx Murphy. From October 1987 to July 1991, Murphy played Ernest Bond in BBC Radio 4's drama series "Citizens". Brian Murphy (actor) Brian Trevor John Murphy (born 25