John Alderton had three children, a daughter and two sons. Alderton is also the stepfather of Collins' daughter Louise. Alderton is a fan of Hull City A.F.C.. John Alderton John Alderton (born 27 November 1940) is an English actor who is best known for his roles in "Upstairs, Downstairs", "Thomas & Sarah", "Wodehouse Playhouse", "Little Miss" (original TV series), "Please Sir!" and "Fireman Sam" (the original series). Alderton has often starred alongside his wife, Pauline Collins. Alderton was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the son of Ivy (née Handley) and Gordon John Alderton. He grew up in Hull where he attended Kingston High
Deryck Guyler Rat, Potter would often complain to John Alderton, who played the part of schoolteacher Mr Hedges, about class '5C' and their 'dreadful behaviour'. Other television appearances include those in "That's My Boy", a comedy series starring Mollie Sugden and Christopher Blake, and the short-lived political comedy "Best of Enemies". He also played a drunken surgeon in the film "Carry On Doctor". During the 1980s he voiced an animated skeleton in UK adverts for Scotch Video Tapes. He was the narrator of the BBC documentary about Fred Dibnah - "Fred Dibnah, Steeplejack" Guyler had been a devotee of washboard playing since