Life of Mars actor lands new role

Life of Mars actor Dean Andrews has landed a new role, this time as the latest Yorkshire patron. The 50-year-old actor will join a select few Yorkshire men and women who have been picked to be ambassadors for their county.

Dean who is from Rotherham, is best known for his portrayal of 70's cop DS Ray Carling who he played in the BBCs hit Life on Mars.

"I'm a proud Yorkshireman so to be named a patron of the county I love is a real honour for me. I'm also a big cycling fan, so to get involved supporting Yorkshire at a time when the Tour de France is just around the corner next year is really exciting for me personally. "

Dean Andrews, actor