Brian Hayes

Brian Hayes (born 25th April 1912 in London, died 11th March 1983 in Dorking) appeared in Coronation Street in October 1968 as the Pathologist at the inquest into the death of Steve Tanner.

His television career pre-dated the Second World War with parts in plays for the BBC's fledgling television service from Alexandra Palace such as The Crooked Billet and Parnell. After the war, he appeared in many roles, including series such as Quatermass II, No Hiding Place, Boyd Q.C., Top Secret (alongside star Alan Rothwell), Adam Adamant Lives!, Softly Softly, The Persuaders!, The Liver Birds, The Adventures of Black Beauty, Within These Walls, Z Cars, The Canal Children, All Creatures Great and Small, Citizen Smith, Brideshead Revisited and Angels.

His film roles were fewer but he appeared in two memorable productions - The Long Good Friday and Made in Britain. On stage, he acted in Look Out ... Here Comes Trouble! for the RSC and The Rivals and The Case in Question while radio roles included parts in The Adventures of PC 49, Saturday-Night Theatre, The War of the Roses, Monday Matinee among many other productions and dramatisations.