Watson is best known for playing Brian Blair in soap opera
Take the High Road from 1980 to 1990, Ralph Lancaster in
Coronation Street from 1975 to 1980 and Detective Inspector Scott in
Dixon of Dock Green from 1972 to 1973. Watson appeared in the
Doctor Who serial
The Wheel in Space as Bill Duggan, and was also booked to play a farmer in a later serial
The Time Monster but was replaced by
George Lee. In film, possibly his most memorable role was also
Doctor Who related, with a supporting role in the
Peter Cushing vehicle ''
Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.''. He also appeared in a recurring roles as Tom Brierley in
Mill of Secrets and as Detective Inspector Ian McGovern in
Crown Court. He also played numerous minor roles in various sitcoms. ==Personal life==