John Thaw's Enduring Legacy: A British TV Icon
From Working-Class Roots to Television Royalty John Thaw: the name evokes images of a tweed jacket, a pipe, and a sharp mind dissecting crime. But his journey to becoming a British television icon wasn't a straightforward one. Born into a working-class family, his path to success began at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), a training ground for many a British acting legend. His early roles, though not immediately groundbreaking, honed his craft, preparing him for the roles that would cement his place in television history....