In 2010 he played Mr Pony in "Terry Pratchett's Going Postal" and in 2011 he portrayed the character of John Holt, one of the original founding fathers of the Co-operative movement, in a feature film "The Rochdale Pioneers". In 2013 he played Arthur Potts in Series 15 Episode 5 (The Sicilian Defence) of "Midsomer Murders". He also played the role of Harry, a mentor and friend to the main character, in Ken Loach's 2012 Scottish comedy-drama "The Angels' Share" and Danny in Chris Shepherd's 2013 film "The Ringer".