"Although a male chauvinist", says Brian, "Riley has a sharp wit, loyalty to friends and a love of precise language - all of which makes him a dream to play!"

And is there any of the Professor Riley already in the actor?

Apparently so, as Brian admits.... " I hope I don't sound pompous, nor shoot myself in the foot; when I say that I have found many qualities of myself in this character. So much so, that I've found it comparatively easy to slip on like a jacket!"