Edward Brayshaw

Edward Brayshaw (18 October 1933-28 December 1990 ) appeared in two Doctor Who television stories: as Léon Colbert in The Reign of Terror and the War Chief in The War Games.

He was best known for playing Harold Meaker on the children's sitcom (1976-1984). He also appeared in cult series like The Avengers (1961-66), (1969-1970) and  (1973), and played the title role in the 1965 miniseries A Man Called Harry Brent.

Brayshaw died of throat cancer in 1990. The cancer was diagnosed just days before his death, Brayshaw having brushed off the symptoms as being caused by the cold British weather.