John Rowe

After reading English at Oxford he worked as a teacher before training at the Birmingham School of Acting.

After some years in repertory theatre he joined the BBC's Radio Drama Company at Broadcasting House and has been a prolific radio actor ever since, notably as Professor Jim Lloyd in The Archers.

He has also played numerous character roles on television and film and has extensive stage experience, touring with the Old Vic in Europe, China, the Middle East and Australia.