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Geoffrey Hughes (born 2 February 1944) is an English actor. As well as a wide range of TV and film appearances Hughes is best known for a series of supporting roles in popular UK television dramas. He played Vernon Scripps in the British drama series Heartbeat (2001-2004, 2007); Twiggy in the popular television comedy The Royle Family (1998-2000, 2006, 2008); Onslow in the sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990-1995) and Eddie Yeats in the soap opera Coronation Street (1974-1983). After attending Abbotsford Secondary Modern School in Norris Green, Liverpool 11 he started his career in repertory at Victoria Hall in Stoke-on-Trent. This was followed by his first West End production, the Lionel Bart and Alun Owen musical, Maggie May. His other West End productions include the stage version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Say Goodnight to Grandma; The Secret Life of Cartoons; and several seasons of Run for your Wife. He has recently played `Pistol` in an open air production of Henry V at Barnwell Manor. He has also toured extensively in Britain and abroad.

Among his many other appearances on television are: An Arrow for Little Audrey; The Saint; Shadows of Fear; Z-Cars; Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased); Flying Lady; Making Out; Coasting; Doctor Who; Spender; and Boon. He played `Trinculo` in an all filmed version of The Tempest for the BBC and `Squire Clodpoll` in Good Friday 1663, one of Channel Four`s new avant-garde operas. His comedy appearances on TV include, The Likely Lads, Please Sir, Dad`s Army, Curry and Chips The Upper Hand and Keeping Up Appearances. Geoffrey`s film credits include Smashing Time; Till Death Do Us Part; The Bofors Gun; The Virgin Soldiers; Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall; Carry On At Your Convenience; and TV films: Needle and The Man from the Peru. He was also the voice of Paul McCartney in the Beatles` cartoon film Yellow Submarine.

His off-stage interests are sailing, golf, cricket, music, trees, and beer. Born south of the city proper, he was brought up in Liverpool. In more recent years, he overcame prostate cancer. He currently resides on the Isle Of Wight. Geoff Hughes is also Honorary Squire of Dartington Morris Men and made a much-valued appearance at the Dartington Morris Ring meeting in September 2008. Fan of folk music and has appeared and compered at Fairport Conventions Cropredy music festival.