Duggie Brown

Duggie Brown was best known as one of the regular comics in Granada's popular television series ''The Comedians'' (1971-1993). Due to his success with the show, he became a well known television personality, and was seen on many popular shows of the day including the BBC's ''Stars and Garters'', on which he appeared from 1971-80. From 1995-96, he was one of the team captains on Yorkshire Television's panel show ''Cryer's Crackers''. Brown's acting career began Ken Loach's award-winning film ''Kes'' (1969). Numerous roles followed in standout television plays, including Jack Rosenthal's BAFTA-nominated drama ''Another Sunday and Sweet F.A." (1972), Colin Welland's ''Leeds United'' (1974) and ''The Price of Coal'' (1977), written by Barry Hines and directed by Ken Loach. Brown starred in various television series, notably as Phil Strong in the BBC's detective drama ''The Enigma Files'' (1980). He was the "Captain" of the Saturday morning children's series "The Mersey Pirate" (1979). Ov