Stage Work
A renowned Shakespearean actor, Preston has performed in many productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, including Trevor Nunn's acclaimed version of Macbeth (stage 1976, television 1978), starring Ian McKellen and Judi Dench, as Angus. Other theatre work, includes a 2007 production of To Kill A Mockingbird.
He also appeared in the Waitrose health and safety training video as Food Specialist, Mr Goodall. In addition, he was the first actor to play the Dad of Kevin the teenager in the TV series Harry Enfield and Chums.
He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Bradford on the 4 December 2002 "for his contributions as an actor".
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