Philip Bretherton (born 1956) is an English actor best known for his role as Alistair Deacon in the British television series As Time Goes By.
Bretherton was born in Lancashire, England and studied English and drama at the University of Manchester, where he decided to become an actor.
Bretherton appeared in Casualty as Andrew Bower (Lisa "Duffy" Duffin's husband), Footballer's Wives as Stefan Hauser, New Tricks as Doug Standeven and, most recently, Coronation Street as Ian Davenport. He is also active in theatre.
Performed at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Attended the University of Manchester.