Patrick Barr (13th February, 1908 - 29th August, 1985) played Judge Carson on Coronation Street in 1973. His other credits include the films The Dam Busters (1955) and Billy Liar (1960), He has also appeared in The Satanic Rites of Dracula with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee and the James Bond film Octopussy. Patrick's television appearances include Doctor Who, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Four Just Men, Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), Department S, The Avengers and Crown Court.