Paul Bown

Paul Bown (born 11 October 1957) is an English actor known for his roles in various television series. He gained popularity for his leading role in the Granada Television sitcom Watching (1987–1993) and his appearance in BBC's Holby City as Philip Reid. Bown has also appeared in other notable shows, including The Last Salute, Britz, Mr. Bean, and New Tricks. He had a brief role as Mike Bamber in the Brian Clough biopic The Damned United (2009) and played the grandfather in the 2010 Christmas Special of My Family. Additionally, Bown has appeared in Heartbeat (1994) and F (2016) among other TV series.