On television he appeared in Budgie (1972), Boon (1989), Minder (1993), Merlin (2008), Rome, Death in Paradise (2013), War & Peace (2016) and The White Princess (2017).

[1][2] Cranham trained at the National Youth Theatre[3] and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1966 with a RADA Diploma.

[4] He starred in the title role in the popular 1980s comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon, prior to which he had appeared as Charlie Collins in A Family at War (1971).

[5] On television he has appeared in Budgie (1972),[5] Boon (1989),[5] Minder (1993),[5] Rome (2007),[5] Merlin (2008),[5] Death in Paradise (2013),[5] War & Peace (2016)[5] and The White Princess (2017).

[5] Among many stage credits are West End productions of Entertaining Mr Sloane, Loot, An Inspector Calls (both transferring to Broadway), The Ruffian on the Stair, The Birthday Party and Gaslight (at the Old Vic).