Actor Peter Vaughan ...

[Arthur Little]

... who has "petered out" at the venerable age of 93 after a lifetime of playing a wide variety of notable supporting [mainly menacing comedic] roles on British television.

Take a look back at his career:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27604406 ...

But perhaps the part of "prison godfather" Harry Grout - "Grouty" - in the BBC's 1970s comedy series 'Porridge', is the one for which he's likely to BEST be remembered!

RIP.

[grahamw48]

Yes, I always remember him playing baddies Arthur.

To be honest, I'd assumed he'd passed on years ago, but another one doing a good 'stretch' it seems.

If I reach 90 I'll be well-chuffed.

[Michael Parnham]

A very popular face on TV for many years although I never new his name, RIP Peter Vaughan.

[Arthur Little]

If I reach 90 I'll be well-chuffed.

Me too, Graham ... though I've barely 18 years to go!