Cast & creator
Bernard Atha
Best known for Sherlock Holmes, All Creatures Great and Small, All Creatures Great and Small
Bernard Atha CBE was an actor known for his many appearances in Ken Loach films and various notable Play for Today productions. He also served as a Labour councillor for the Kirkstall ward in Leeds for 57 years (1957-2014) and was once the Lord Mayor of the city. He trained in ballet and law before taking up his career in acting and politics. He died aged 94 on 22nd October 2022.
14
film credits
8
television credits
22
1970–2001 · acting roles
7.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (22)
Showing 22 of 22 credits
Sherlock Holmes
Dr Carthew
1984
All Creatures Great and Small
Jack Almond
1978All Creatures Great and Small
Henry Dickson
1978
Bill Brand
Mr. Hollins
1976
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Dr Carthew
1984
Pickersgill People
Edgar Dunkerley
1978
Days of Hope
Vicar
1975
The Beiderbecke Affair
Returning Officer
1985
Kes
Youth Employment Officer
1970
The Cold War Killers
Hotel Porter
1986
The Road to 1984
Shop Manager
1984
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
2nd P.C.
1976
Family Life
1971
The Rank and File
Personnel Officer
1971
All Day on the Sands
1979
Liam
Teacher (uncredited)
2001
There Is a Happy Land
Park Ranger
1974
The Lady's Maid's Bell
Pharmacist
1983
Leeds United!
Radio Reporter
1974
Kisses at Fifty
Social Security Man
1973
The Spongers
Councillor Conway
1978
Steps Back
Porter
1973