Peter Halliday, the actor who starred as Dr John Fleming in the BBC’s A for Andromeda series in 1961, has died at the age of 87. A well-known and highly-respected character actor, Halliday played numerous roles in TV, film and theatre throughout his career, including in Doctor Who, Nigel Kneale’s Beasts, Madhouse with Vincent Price, Out of the Unknown and The Avengers.

Read the BBC’s obituary HERE

Still from A For Andromeda (c) BBC