Richard Leech

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Richard Leech as Gatherer Hade in Doctor Who (1977).
Richard Leech as Gatherer Hade in Doctor Who (1977).

Richard Leech (November 24, 1922March 24, 2004) was an accomplished actor born in Dublin, Ireland. He was also a doctor before building a successful career in film and television.

His numerous film credits include The Dam Busters (1955), Night of the Demon, Tunes of Glory, Ice-Cold in Alex, Young Winston (1972), Gandhi (1982) and the acclaimed The Shooting Party.

On television Richard Leech appeared in The Barchester Chronicles, Smiley's People, three episodes of The Avengers in different roles, Red Cap, Danger Man, The New Avengers, The Duchess Of Duke Street, and starred in a Doctor Who story called The Sunmakers.

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