Acting
Peter Egan
Peter Joseph Egan (born 28 September 1946) is a British actor known for his TV roles, including Hogarth in Big Breadwinner Hog, the future King George IV of the United Kingdom in Prince Regent (1979); smooth neighbour Paul Ryman in the sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–89); and Hugh "Shrimpie" MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire, in Downton Abbey (2012–15). He is married to retired actress Myra Frances. Egan was born in Hampstead, London, the son of Doris (née Pick) and Michael Thomas Egan, who is of Irish descent.[1][2] He was educated at St. George's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, Maida Vale. He also attended the London Oratory School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Acting
- 2024TrueloveDavid6 ep.
- 2022Remembers…2 ep.
- 2019The Spanish PrincessThomas Howard3 ep.
- 2018Hold the SunsetMr. Dugdale12 ep.
- 2016Our Ex-WifeGeorge1 ep.
- 2015UnforgottenMartin24 ep.
- 2014GrantchesterArchie Johnson1 ep.
- 2010Downton AbbeyHugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare2 ep.
- 2006Home Again6 ep.
- 2005JerichoPhilip Pickering1 ep.
- 2003Comedy Connections1 ep.
- 2002The Inspector Lynley MysteriesDr. Trenarrow1 ep.
- 2000Cry WolfDr Anthony Hook1 ep.
- 1998The Ambassador3 ep.
- 1995ChillerRichard Cramer1 ep.
- 1992A Touch of FrostRichard Darrow1 ep.
- 1989Joint Account16 ep.
- 1987A Perfect SpyMagnus Pym7 ep.
- 1987The Ruth Rendell MysteriesRev. Henry Archery6 ep.
- 1986Paradise PostponedGeorge Augustus Simcox14 ep.
- 1985A Woman of SubstanceAdam Fairley3 ep.
- 1984A Taste of HoneyPeter3 ep.
- 1984Ever Decreasing Circles26 ep.
- 1983The Dark Side of the Sun6 ep.
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesFothergill4 ep.
- 1982Saturday Night ThrillerSteve Baker1 ep.
- 1979Prince RegentGeorge, Prince of Wales / King George IV8 ep.
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedKeith1 ep.
- 1978LillieOscar Wilde9 ep.
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekCopyist2 ep.
- 1977The Velvet GloveEddy1 ep.
- 1976Victorian ScandalsHenry James Prince1 ep.
- 1976Plays for BritainBunny / Trevor / Miss Trevor / Dinah1 ep.
- 1975The Love SchoolJohn Everett Millais3 ep.
- 1974The InheritorsMichael Gethin6 ep.
- 1974ZodiacTony Weston1 ep.
- 1972The OrganizationRichard Pershore7 ep.
- 1971Elizabeth REarl of Southampton1 ep.
- 1969W. Somerset MaughamTito1 ep.
- 1969Big Breadwinner HogHog8 ep.
- 1968Cold Comfort FarmSeth Starkadder3 ep.
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthFaulkland2 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2005Over ThereWriter2 ep.
- 2005MediumWriter1 ep.
- 2004Postcards from BusterWriter2 ep.
- 2004Medical InvestigationWriter1 ep.
- 2003PlaymakersWriter1 ep.
- 1997Breaker HighWriter6 ep.
- 1994The Secret World of Alex MackWriter2 ep.
- 1994Sweet Valley HighWriter5 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2024Remembers…Self2 ep.
- 2020The Spanish PrincessThomas Howard3 ep.
- 2011Midsomer MurdersGrady Palmerston, Norman Swanscombe2 ep.
- 2012Downton AbbeyHugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare4 ep.
- 2014Moving OnEric1 ep.
- 2014GrantchesterArchie Johnson1 ep.
- 2010Loose WomenSelf1 ep.
- 2006Comedy Connections1 ep.
- 2005JerichoPhilip Pickering1 ep.
- 2003The Inspector Lynley MysteriesDr. Trenarrow1 ep.
- 1999The Ambassador3 ep.
- 1999A Touch of FrostRichard Darrow1 ep.
- 1995ChillerRichard Cramer1 ep.
- 1991The Ruth Rendell MysteriesRev. Henry Archery6 ep.
- 1994MacGyverFrederick Moran1 ep.
- 1994The ChiefSimon Duval1 ep.
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesFothergill4 ep.
- 1982Saturday Night ThrillerSteve Baker1 ep.
- 1982Tales of the UnexpectedKeith1 ep.
- 1981Play for TodayPurdie1 ep.
- 1978LillieOscar Wilde9 ep.
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekCopyist, Peter2 ep.
- 1977The Velvet GloveEddy1 ep.
- 1976Victorian ScandalsHenry James Prince1 ep.
- 1976Plays for BritainBunny / Trevor / Miss Trevor / Dinah1 ep.
- 1975The Love SchoolJohn Everett Millais3 ep.
- 1974ZodiacTony Weston1 ep.
- 1970BBC Play of the MonthFaulkland, Freddie2 ep.
- 1971Elizabeth REarl of Southampton1 ep.
- 1969W. Somerset MaughamTito1 ep.
- 1968ITV PlayhousePeter Morris1 ep.
Also known as: Peter Joseph Egan