Doctor Who star Stewart Bevan dies aged 73
He was not on the list.
Doctor Who star Stewart Bevan has died at the age of 73, his former partner has confirmed.
The actor is well-known for playing Professor Clifford Jones in the 1973 series of Doctor Who alongside third Doctor Jon Pertwee.
His death was announced by former Who co-star and ex-partner Katy Manning, who confirmed the sad news on social media.
She wrote on Twitter: ‘The most beautiful man poet actor screenwriter husband & father to @CoralBevan @Misswendybevan went on his awfully big adventure.
‘He was the love in my life for many years on & off screen & our wonderful friendship continued to the end.’
Bevan famously played biologist Professor Jones for six episodes in the 10th series of classic Doctor Who, helping the Time Lord defeat an evil oil plant.
His character represented a love interest of the Doctor’s companion Jo Grant, played by Manning, and the pair were dating in real life when he was cast.
In the series, Jo left the Tardis to marry Professor Jones, and though Manning and Bevan would later split they remained firm friends.
Fans and colleagues have been sharing tributes to Bevan on social media, with publishing and events company Fantom, who had worked with Bevan, describing him as ‘a wonderful gentleman who lit up the screen on and off’.
One Twitter user said they were ‘absolutely gutted to hear that the wonderful Stewart Bevan as passed away,’ adding ‘watching the green death will never benthe same again (sic).’
Another describes Bevan as ‘such a wonderful man, and so proud to be a part of [Doctor Who].’
Bevan reprised his role as Professor Jones for two special Doctor Who scenes to mark the release of social Blu-ray editions of series 10 and eight.
He was best known for his performances in both film and television. His extensive career includes the films Brannigan (1975), The Ghoul (1975), House of Mortal Sin (1976), Ivanhoe (1982), Chromophobia (2005) and The Scouting Book for Boys (2009) while on television, he was best known for playing Clifford Jones in Doctor Who (1973) and Ray Oswell in Emmerdale (1977).
In 2012, Bevan voiced the character of Inspector Nettles in an episode of the audio series Iris Wildthyme with Katy Manning for Big Finish Productions. Bevan also provided his voice for the part of BOSS for Big Finish Productions in their Torchwood audio series with Manning and John Barrowman.
As well as Doctor Who, Bevan has also appeared in Emmerdale and films including House of Mortal Sin.
He is survived by his two children, daughters Coral and Wendy.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role(s) Notes
1967 To Sir, with Love Schoolboy
1969 Lock Up Your Daughters! Tom
1972 Burke & Hare Bruce
1972 The Flesh and Blood Show Harry Mulligan
1973 Steptoe and Son Ride Again Vet
1975 Brannigan Alex
1975 The Ghoul Billy
1976 House of Mortal Sin Terry Wyatt
1976 Spy Story Sylvester
1981 4D Special Agents Det. Sgt. Crane
2005 Chromophobia David
2009 The Scouting Book for Boys Frank
Television
Year Title Role(s) Notes
1966 The Troubleshooters Twp Morris Episode: "A Run for Their Money"
1973 Doctor Who Prof. Clifford Jones All 6 episodes of "The Green Death"
1975 Public Eye Martins 2 episodes
1977 Romance Rupert Episode: "Emily"
1977 Emmerdale Ray Oswell 8 episodes
1978 Accident Interviewee Episode: "Terri"
1979 Dick Turpin Charles Fenton Episode: "The Pursuit"
1979 Secret Army Flight Sgt. Sharp Episode: "The Last Run"
1979 Shoestring Presenter Episode: "Private Ear"
1979 Paul Episode: "The Link-Up"
1979 DJ Episode: "Stamp Duty"
1980 Blake's 7 Max Episode: "Death-Watch"
1980 The Enigma Files Lenny Episode: "The Sweeper"
1980 The Onedin Line The Mate Episode: "A Royal Return"
1981 Lamaload David TV film
1982 Airline Glover Episode: "Conscience"
1982 Ivanhoe Edward TV film
1983 The Gentle Touch Ray Gillespie Episode: "Pressures"
1983 Nanny Doctor Brogan Episode: "The Sault"
1983 Number 10 Peter Evans Episode: "A Woman of Style"
1984 The Brief Chief Insp. Long 2 episodes
1987 A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery Sergeant Ryder Episode: "Strong Poison: Episode One"
1988 Casualty Kenith Pollard Episode: "Desperate Odds"
1989 Shalom Salaam Richard 2 episodes
1989 ScreenPlay Stranger Episode: "Seeing in the Dark"
1994 The House of Eliott George Phillips Episode: #3.7
1995 The Bill Howard Sharpe Episode: "Journey Home"
1996 Crocodile Shoes II Superior Officer Episode: "Boom"
1997 Silent Witness Wyn's Man 2 episodes
1997 Brookside Mr. Dawson Episode: #1.1899
2002 Murder in Mind Mourner Episode: "Rage"
2004 Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking Proprietor TV film
2005 The Brief Chairman of the Jury Episode: "Blame"
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