Derek Leonard Richard Mayes (26 December 1922 – 22 October 2006) was an English stage, film and television actor.
[1][2] He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
[3] A well-known face on British television, he was primarily a theatrical actor, described by The Stage as "an RSC stalwart.
"[4][3] He appeared in many roles on stage and small screen, including roles in Doctor Who and as Jedediah Dingle in Emmerdale.
[5] Mayes was married to the actress Beryl King, with whom he had two daughters, Susan and Penny.