Thomas Anthony Scannell (14 August 1945 â€" 26 May 2020) was an Irish
actor, known for his role as DS Ted Roach in ITV's The Bill.Scannell's
debut on The Bill was on 23 October 1984, in an episode called "A
Friend in Need". Initially, he was signed for two episodes, but stayed
until 1993 and returned for two episodes in 2000. He also appeared in
the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs as Eddie Harris from 1997 to
1999.His father, Tom Scannell, was a professional goalkeeper, and
played once for the Republic of Ireland against Luxembourg in 1954.
actor, known for his role as DS Ted Roach in ITV's The Bill.Scannell's
debut on The Bill was on 23 October 1984, in an episode called "A
Friend in Need". Initially, he was signed for two episodes, but stayed
until 1993 and returned for two episodes in 2000. He also appeared in
the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs as Eddie Harris from 1997 to
1999.His father, Tom Scannell, was a professional goalkeeper, and
played once for the Republic of Ireland against Luxembourg in 1954.
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