Philip Bretherton (born 30th May 1955 in Preston, Lancashire) appeared on Coronation Street in three roles:
- Rod in April 1977.
- Robert Weston who had a brief affair with Jenny Bradley between January and March 1991.
- Car Salesman Ian Davenport who Sally Webster had a brief fling with, appearing between November 2004 and May 2005.
Having studied English and Drama at the University of Manchester, and best known for the role of Alistair Deacon in As Time Goes By, his other credits include Inspector Morse, Rumpole of the Bailey, Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Hollyoaks, Casualty, Footballers' Wives, New Tricks, Midsomer Murders, The Syndicate, Doctors and Young Dracula along with the 2013 feature film The Fifth Estate.