| rdfs:comment | - He is a stalwart of British television, with a career that stretches back to the late 1950s. His first major role was that of Charley Bates in the 1962 Oliver Twist miniseries. At the same time, he was a regular on Top Secret. In the late 1960s he joined the cast of Coronation Street as the character of David Barlow. Despite an active career thereafter, his next regular role wasn't until 2005's Dead Man Weds.
- Alan Rothwell (9th February 1937), was born in Oldham. In Coronation Street he played David Barlow for several stints from the first episode until 1968. After leaving Coronation Street for the first time in June 1961 he played Mike in twenty-six episodes of Top Secret and continued to act in a guest capacity until he returned to Coronation Street as a regular in December 1964. After leaving for good in April 1968 he has continued to act with many credits to his name, making five appearances as Reverand Jackson in Heartbeat, and having a regular role in Dead Man Weds amongst other roles.
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| abstract | - He is a stalwart of British television, with a career that stretches back to the late 1950s. His first major role was that of Charley Bates in the 1962 Oliver Twist miniseries. At the same time, he was a regular on Top Secret. In the late 1960s he joined the cast of Coronation Street as the character of David Barlow. Despite an active career thereafter, his next regular role wasn't until 2005's Dead Man Weds. In the intervening years, he guested on some of the most iconic British series, including: Z-Cars, All Creatures Great and Small, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Hearbeat, Shameless and Casualty. He also guested on two of Russell T Davies pre-Doctor Who efforts, Queer as Folk and Bob and Rose.
- Alan Rothwell (9th February 1937), was born in Oldham. In Coronation Street he played David Barlow for several stints from the first episode until 1968. After leaving Coronation Street for the first time in June 1961 he played Mike in twenty-six episodes of Top Secret and continued to act in a guest capacity until he returned to Coronation Street as a regular in December 1964. After leaving for good in April 1968 he has continued to act with many credits to his name, making five appearances as Reverand Jackson in Heartbeat, and having a regular role in Dead Man Weds amongst other roles. Alan is also a familiar face thanks to his presenting work. From 1968 he presented the enduring Picture Box which presented children with films from around the world. In the mid seventies he presented Hickory House. He continues to act to this day.
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