Tony Scannell as Ted Roach.
Tony Scannell, born 14 August, 1945 - 26 May 2020 in Kinsale, Ireland. He was an Irish actor who played Detective Sergeant Ted Roach in The Bill. Scannell has also starred in;
- Family Affairs
- The Professionals
- The Gentle Touch
- Flash Gordon
His father Tom Scannell was a professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for Southend United between 1950 and 1955. He won one cap for the Republic of Ireland against Luxembourg in 1954.
Scannell passed away from undisclosed causes on 27 May, 2020 aged 74.