actor . He is perhaps best known for playing  General Erich Von Klinkerhoffen  in the sitcom  'Allo 'Allo!  between 1984 and 1992. Other credits include  Crossroads ,  Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (TV series) , and a semi-regular role in  Secret Army  as  Hauptmann  Muller. He also appeared twice in  Doctor Who