Publisher's Synopsis
Born in London, Peter moved to Northamptonshire at a young age with his parents who were servants to two of the most influential families in Britain. They made sacrifices to scrape together enough money to send him to RADA. Peter had a stellar theatrical career. Playing villains in such iconic series as The Saint, The Avengers, The Persuaders and The Prisoner. Starring in hit series including The Irish RM, Only When I Laugh, The Bounder, Lytton's Diary and Perfect Scoundrels. But it was the comedy series To The Manor Born that made Peter Bowles a household name.