- Bafta-winning director and Coronation Street actor Paul Seed has died at the age of 78.
- Seed passed away on 7 March after being diagnosed with cancer, and is survived by his wife and two sons.
- He was best known for directing acclaimed dramas including the BBC's House of Cards, Lark Rise to Candleford, Doc Martin, and the BBC version of Just William.
- Earlier in his career, Seed acted in Coronation Street from 1979 to 1981 and made appearances in shows like Doctor Who.
- Friend Sir Tom Courtenay paid tribute, praising Seed's intelligence and his innovative direction, notably the “breaking the fourth wall” technique in House of Cards.
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Coronation Street actor and Bafta winner Paul Seed dies aged 78
