Biography

Tony Aitken is an English actor, known for playing a variety of parts in popular television programmes. He attended Belmont Abbey School, Hereford, 1959–64. He was active in the amateur dramatic society, appearing in many revues, plays and Gilbert and Sullivan productions. He acted with Neville Buswell another student at the school. Trained as a Drama and Art Teacher at St. Mary's University College, London 1964–67. Over a forty five year career in theatre and TV, he has appeared regularly in series such as The Sweeney, Porridge, The Mistress, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Holby City, Casualty, End of Part One and No. 73, in films such as Robin Hood Junior, Jabberwocky, Quincy's Quest and The Remains of the Day in which he played the Postmaster. Sharpe (sharpe’s revenge) as a clark in the war office who hands sharpe his orders posting him to Yorkshire. This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.

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Filmography

View Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot

Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989Series
8.2
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The Sweeney

The Sweeney

1975Series
7.9
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Blackadder

Blackadder

1983Series
8.0
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Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

1990Series
7.7
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Upstairs, Downstairs

Upstairs, Downstairs

1971Series
7.8
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My Hero

My Hero

2000Series
6.5
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Porridge

Porridge

1974Series
8.1
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The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day

1993Film
7.4
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Open All Hours

Open All Hours

1976Series
7.9
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No. 73

1982Series0
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Queen's Nose

Queen's Nose

1995Series
7.0
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Close to Home

1989Series
5.5