John Waters co-hosted Play School from 1972 until 1991, making him a beloved figure for parents and children for nearly two decades. But away from the rocket clock, Waters is also a musician and esteemed actor, whose CV includes a long list of theatre and screen appearances.
Acting is a family affair for the Waters clan: his father, Russell Waters, was a Scottish film actor from the 1930s to the 70s. But despite being close to his late father, John knows little about his background. So the thespian is tracing his family history from the UK to the Caribbean in an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? that airs this week.
