Watching the erstwhile Mr. Daltrey last night in 'Trafalgar Battle Surgeon' was a revelation. I've obviously always admired his vocal ability, but his acting career has been something of a stop-start affair. His role in 'McVicar' was stunning; his role in 'Tommy' was OK; his role in 'Buddy's Song' was awful.

I've been longing for him to be given the opportunity to play a part that gives him the opportunity to develop the character - guest roles in the odd TV series ('Highlander', 'Midnight Caller', '.com For Murder' etc) are all very well and good, but he has no chance there to get into the scenario for an extended period of time and, therefore, display his true talent.

Billy Murray in 'The Bill' and 'Eastenders' had the opportunity; Roger would be equally well-suited to a role that forms part of an extended, character driven piece that he can really call his own. just as 'Tommy' did for him with The Who on stage, a part in a soap-opera might be just the thing for him. Clearly he has other commitments to fulfill, but I'm sure, given the opportunity, he'd jump at the chance to be involved in an acting project that kept him interested and developing over a longer timeframe.

Come on casting directors out there - open your eyes.