Guest-star file · Series 16
Les Dennis
as Brendan Pearce in The Christmas Haunting
Family Fortunes · Coronation Street
The Midsomer part
Who did Les Dennis play?
Dennis plays Brendan Pearce in The Christmas Haunting, the festive case that introduced DS Charlie Nelson. The casting draws on a familiar television face in a story with seasonal spectacle and darker secrets.
This overview explains the character's place in the story without identifying the killer or final outcome.
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Performer biography.
Les Dennis became a household name as a comedian and the long-serving host of Family Fortunes. He later developed a substantial acting career, including the role of Michael Rodwell in Coronation Street.
His stage work has included musicals and plays, broadening a career first established in light entertainment. The Christmas Haunting is one of his television drama guest appearances.
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