Britain has lost one of its most enduring comedy stars of the 1970s golden age of sitcoms. Brian Murphy, known for his portrayal of reluctant Romeo George Roper in the hit series Man About the House and its spin-off George and Mildred,

The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.

English actor Brian Murphy, who was a known face of the 70s sitcoms such as Man About the House and George and Mildred, has died. He was 92.