Duncan Preston

Duncan Preston
Born (1946-08-11) 11 August 1946 (age 78)
Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1964–present
TelevisionSurgical Spirit (1989–1995)
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Emmerdale (2007–2011, 2014–2020)
Spouse
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(m. 1986; div. 1992)​
PartnerSusan Penhaligon (1997–)

Duncan Preston (born 11 August 1946) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in television productions written by Victoria Wood, including his role in the soap opera parody sketches Acorn Antiques and as Stan in the sitcom dinnerladies (1998–2000). He reprised his role of Clifford in Acorn Antiques: The Musical! in 2005. His other television roles include DS Todd in the soap opera EastEnders (1987), Jonathan Haslam in the hospital sitcom Surgical Spirit (1989–1995); and Doug Potts in the soap opera Emmerdale (2007–2011, 2014–2020).[2]

  1. ^ "Bradford actor Duncan Preston: Role great for older actors". Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Duncan Preston to take 'Emmerdale' break". Digital Spy. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2013.