John Alderton married his co-star, Jill Browne, but they later divorced. After an uncredited role in "Cleopatra" (1963), and appearing in British films such as "The System" (1964), "Assignment K" (1968), "Duffy" (1968) and "Hannibal Brooks" (1969), he played the lead in the comedy series "Please Sir!", as hapless teacher Mr Hedges, which later resulted in him also playing the character in the 1971 feature film of the same name. In 1972 he appeared with Hannah Gordon in the BBC comedy series "My Wife Next Door" which ran for 13 episodes, and for which he won a Jacob's Award in 1975. He
Rio Alderton the 72nd minute. He then dropped into non-League football joining Conference National club Gravesend & Northfleet in October 2002. In July 2003, Alderton moved to Chelmsford City, before taking a pay-cut to sign for Wivenhoe Town in December 2003. Later in the month, Alderton then signed for Aveley. Moves to Tilbury followed in October 2004, and Leyton in September 2005 – where he was made captain. Whilst at Leyton, Alderton had an unsuccessful trial spell with League One club, Brentford in October 2006. Alderton then signed for Redbridge two years later, when he was released by Leyton. He then played