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
John Alderton 1990s, Alderton had few roles. He narrated the children's original animated series "Little Miss" in 1983 (with his wife Pauline Collins) and, from 1987 to 1994, narrated and voiced all the characters in the original series of "Fireman Sam". In 1988 he starred as Surgeon Robert Sandy in "Tales of the Unexpected", in the episode "The Surgeon", and from 1989 to 1992 he starred in the series "Forever Green" as the character Jack Boult. he also appeared in the film "Clockwork Mice" in 1995. Alderton played opposite his wife Pauline in "Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War" in 2002 and made something