Brian Murphy (actor) Brian Murphy (actor) Brian Trevor John Murphy (born 25 September 1932) is an English actor and comedian, best known as the henpecked husband George Roper in the popular sitcom "Man About the House" and its spin-off series "George and Mildred", and as Alvin Smedley in "Last of the Summer Wine". Murphy was born in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, the son of Gerald, a grocer's assistant and Mabel Murphy, both of whom later became restaurateurs. His two brothers Ken and Eric were killed during active service in the Second World War. He was called up to do his national service at
Brian Hall (actor) Brian Hall (actor) Brian Charles Hall (20 November 1937 – 17 September 1997) was an English actor. He played hotel chef Terry Hugh in the British sitcom "Fawlty Towers". Hall played many hard-boiled tough guy Cockney roles: his role as the amiable chef Terry in "Fawlty Towers" was a casting against type. He played leading roles in police drama "" (1971–72), crime drama "McVicar" (1980), and sitcom "You Must Be The Husband" (1987). He also had several guest-starring roles in "The Professionals", "The Long Good Friday", "The Bill", "London's Burning", "The Sweeney" and "Minder" in Series 1 episode "You Gotta