Egan was born in London, England, the son of Doris (née Pick) and Michael Thomas Egan, who is of Irish descent. He was educated at St. George's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, Maida Vale. He also attended the London Oratory School.
Life and career
Peter Egan's first stage performance was in 'Charlie Girl'.
Peter Egan's first television role was as the sex-and-cinema-obsessed Seth Starkadder in a BBC serialisation of Cold Comfort Farm (1968). In 1969 he had come to notoriety as the acid-throwing gangster Hogarth in the controversial Granada TV series Big Breadwinner Hog. Later he had other starring roles as John Everett Millais in the BBC serial The Love School (1975), and as Oscar Wilde in the serial Lillie (1978), starring Francesca Annis as Lillie Langtry; as Magnus Pym in the BBC dramatisation of John le Carré's A Perfect Spy (1987) and another BBC sitcom Joint Account (1989–90).
Peter Egan is an American writer known for his monthly columns, Side Glances in Road & Track magazine and Leanings in Cycle World magazine, as well as road tests and occasional features in both magazines. His columns are chiefly autobiographical and anecdotal in nature, typically cheerful, self-deprecating and sometimes displaying an ironic or dark sense of humor. He has written extensively about his many road trips, including detailed accounts of the failings of the vehicles and his interactions with the people who accompany him and those he meets. He was described in a 2010 New York Times book review as one of America's "standout auto writers."
Early life
Egan was born in Elroy, Wisconsin in 1948. He first became acquainted with sports cars from photographs of celebrities and their cars in his sister Barbara's glamour magazines. He would later watch sports car racing at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
When he dropped out of college, Egan was drafted into the US Army, entering basic training in March 1969,
and eventually serving in Vietnam. Characteristically, he later described a Jeep he had that the Viet Cong hit with a mortar shell as "the only non-English vehicle I ever drove that exploded."
After his tour of duty, he visited Paris, France, from which he and a friend road-tripped on bicycles to Marseille.
PETER EGAN explains the need for RESPECT for RELIGIOUS & PHILOSOPHICAL BELIEFS while EATING in CARE
You may be aware that V for Life helps to run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VegAPPG). The VegAPPG brings Parliamentarians together to discuss issues that we face as vegans and vegetarians. It looks at how we can use Parliament to campaign for better rights and improve understanding around non-meat diets and related issues.
It is an exciting time for the VegAPPG because it is ready to release its Inquiry Report, Respect for religious and philosophical beliefs while eating in care. Produced by V for Life, the report is the result of extensive research and highlights real life examples of failures in care because of disregard for individual philosophical or religious beliefs. They do not make easy reading but show exactly why this is such an important issue...
published: 24 Nov 2021
Pete Egan - Ever Decreasing Circles Outtake
Outtake featuring Peter Egan on BBC comedy sitcom 'Ever Decreasing Circles'.
published: 15 Jan 2009
'How to give a cat a pill' read by Peter Egan
Extract taken from a charity evening at the 'The Mill Theatre' in Sonning in aid of Animals Asia and All Dogs Matter. Read by Peter Egan.
published: 13 Nov 2013
Peter Egan On Being In Downton | Lorraine
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published: 17 Apr 2015
Ricky Gervais and Peter Egan
As a founding member of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, we launched a new campaign with our wonderful campaign ambassador Ricky Gervais, and CFAF’s Patron Peter Egan, calling on the Indonesian government to close its cruel live animal markets.
published: 27 Mar 2020
The dark side of the sun (1983) episode 1
Part 1 of Michael J Bird's six-part drama from 1983 starring Peter Egan and Patrick Mower.
published: 28 Nov 2021
Peter Egan - How Live Your Dream Job As a Writer - Ep150 - Authentic Business Adventures Podcast
Peter Egan - Writer and Columnist for Road and Track and Cycle World Magazines
Everyone has a hero of some kind. Someone they look up to or admire. Someone that inspires them. For me, that someone is the great writer, Peter Egan. You see, Peter has the uncanny knack for putting into the written words the feelings and thoughts that drivers of great cars and riders of beautiful motorcycles have as they progress through their journeys. To express thoughts and emotion as Peter does is a characteristic that is rare in any writer, let alone an automotive journalist.
Taking this a step further, it was Peter's writing that inspired me to write my first book, The BOLD Business Book. He will inspire you as well.
Listen as Peter explains his journey of decades to become a renowned and prolific...
published: 12 Feb 2021
Smoke Trail Motorcycle Tour, Episode 1: Memphis, Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll
Is there anything better than music, food, and motorcycles? Actually, our order of operation on what Editor-at-Large Peter Egan and I were calling The Smoke Trail Tour was: motorcycles, food, music. Makes for a pretty great daily routine for a week on the road. And for a good story too, we figured...
Here, in Episode 1, watch as we explore Memphis, visiting Beale St. for live blues, tour the historic Sun Studio where Elvis Presley made his first records and changed music forever, and take a swing through the Gibson Guitar factory store. Plus, a live appearance by the ducks at the Peabody Hotel…
Read more: https://www.cycleworld.com/smoke-trail-tour-down-to-crossroads-episode-1-exploring-memphis/
Watch Episode 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlZuu0NAa7w
Watch Episode 3 on ...
published: 04 Aug 2016
'Prince William WRONG On Trophy Hunting', Says Downton Abbey Star Peter Egan
Actor and campaigner Peter Egan says Prince William was wrong to have previously stated that trophy hunting of animals could be justified in certain circumstances.
His words come as the remaining stages of the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill; are discussed in Parliament this coming week.
Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tv
published: 13 Mar 2023
Peter Egan on Lorraine
Peter Egan talks about trophy hunting on ITV's breakfast show with Lorraine
You may be aware that V for Life helps to run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VegAPPG). The VegAPPG brings Parliamentarians tog...
You may be aware that V for Life helps to run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VegAPPG). The VegAPPG brings Parliamentarians together to discuss issues that we face as vegans and vegetarians. It looks at how we can use Parliament to campaign for better rights and improve understanding around non-meat diets and related issues.
It is an exciting time for the VegAPPG because it is ready to release its Inquiry Report, Respect for religious and philosophical beliefs while eating in care. Produced by V for Life, the report is the result of extensive research and highlights real life examples of failures in care because of disregard for individual philosophical or religious beliefs. They do not make easy reading but show exactly why this is such an important issue.
Crucially, the report also makes four recommendations. These practical recommendations that will improve the experience of those receiving care. They are simple but important changes that will help us to protect the human rights and dignity of vegans and vegetarians receiving care.
Now we need your help.
We need to increase awareness of these important recommendations. Writing to your MP is a great way to make them aware of the report and these important issues. We have included a template email at vforlife.org.uk/inquiry
We really appreciate your time in supporting this cause.
You may be aware that V for Life helps to run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VegAPPG). The VegAPPG brings Parliamentarians together to discuss issues that we face as vegans and vegetarians. It looks at how we can use Parliament to campaign for better rights and improve understanding around non-meat diets and related issues.
It is an exciting time for the VegAPPG because it is ready to release its Inquiry Report, Respect for religious and philosophical beliefs while eating in care. Produced by V for Life, the report is the result of extensive research and highlights real life examples of failures in care because of disregard for individual philosophical or religious beliefs. They do not make easy reading but show exactly why this is such an important issue.
Crucially, the report also makes four recommendations. These practical recommendations that will improve the experience of those receiving care. They are simple but important changes that will help us to protect the human rights and dignity of vegans and vegetarians receiving care.
Now we need your help.
We need to increase awareness of these important recommendations. Writing to your MP is a great way to make them aware of the report and these important issues. We have included a template email at vforlife.org.uk/inquiry
We really appreciate your time in supporting this cause.
The Downton Abbey actor who plays Shrimpie talks to Lorraine about his character's divorce.
Join Lorraine every weekday on ITV at 8.30am
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The Downton Abbey actor who plays Shrimpie talks to Lorraine about his character's divorce.
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Join Lorraine every weekday on ITV at 8.30am
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As a founding member of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, we launched a new campaign with our wonderful campaign ambassador Ricky Gervais, and CFAF’...
As a founding member of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, we launched a new campaign with our wonderful campaign ambassador Ricky Gervais, and CFAF’s Patron Peter Egan, calling on the Indonesian government to close its cruel live animal markets.
As a founding member of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, we launched a new campaign with our wonderful campaign ambassador Ricky Gervais, and CFAF’s Patron Peter Egan, calling on the Indonesian government to close its cruel live animal markets.
Peter Egan - Writer and Columnist for Road and Track and Cycle World Magazines
Everyone has a hero of some kind. Someone they look up to or admire. Someone t...
Peter Egan - Writer and Columnist for Road and Track and Cycle World Magazines
Everyone has a hero of some kind. Someone they look up to or admire. Someone that inspires them. For me, that someone is the great writer, Peter Egan. You see, Peter has the uncanny knack for putting into the written words the feelings and thoughts that drivers of great cars and riders of beautiful motorcycles have as they progress through their journeys. To express thoughts and emotion as Peter does is a characteristic that is rare in any writer, let alone an automotive journalist.
Taking this a step further, it was Peter's writing that inspired me to write my first book, The BOLD Business Book. He will inspire you as well.
Listen as Peter explains his journey of decades to become a renowned and prolific writer in the world of pistons, tires and oil. He went from being broke and broke down on a motorcycle cross country trip to inspiring thousands with his writing. Lucky breaks or the universe doing all of us a favor, whatever happened, we are all very fortunate to be able to read the writings of Peter Egan.
Enjoy!
Visit Peter at: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Egan/e/B001I9OL5W
Visit James at: www.DrawInCustomers.com, www.CallsOnCall.com and get a copy of The BOLD Business Book here: http://amzn.to/2yWVqIE
Audio only downloadable versions of this podcast can be found here: https://drawincustomers.com/how-live-your-dream-job-as-a-writer/
Visit https://drawincustomers.com for more great small business videos, blogs, podcasts and general business building good times!
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Peter Egan - Writer and Columnist for Road and Track and Cycle World Magazines
Everyone has a hero of some kind. Someone they look up to or admire. Someone that inspires them. For me, that someone is the great writer, Peter Egan. You see, Peter has the uncanny knack for putting into the written words the feelings and thoughts that drivers of great cars and riders of beautiful motorcycles have as they progress through their journeys. To express thoughts and emotion as Peter does is a characteristic that is rare in any writer, let alone an automotive journalist.
Taking this a step further, it was Peter's writing that inspired me to write my first book, The BOLD Business Book. He will inspire you as well.
Listen as Peter explains his journey of decades to become a renowned and prolific writer in the world of pistons, tires and oil. He went from being broke and broke down on a motorcycle cross country trip to inspiring thousands with his writing. Lucky breaks or the universe doing all of us a favor, whatever happened, we are all very fortunate to be able to read the writings of Peter Egan.
Enjoy!
Visit Peter at: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Egan/e/B001I9OL5W
Visit James at: www.DrawInCustomers.com, www.CallsOnCall.com and get a copy of The BOLD Business Book here: http://amzn.to/2yWVqIE
Audio only downloadable versions of this podcast can be found here: https://drawincustomers.com/how-live-your-dream-job-as-a-writer/
Visit https://drawincustomers.com for more great small business videos, blogs, podcasts and general business building good times!
Draw in Customers Business Coaching brings you another Authentic Business Adventures Podcast to help you with your business knowledge.
Email [email protected] to get the business help you need.
Subscribe to our channel to get all of the latest podcast episodes.
Visit https://drawincustomers.com for business coaching.
Visit http://amzn.to/2CI2r2h for your copy of The BOLD Business Book.
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Is there anything better than music, food, and motorcycles? Actually, our order of operation on what Editor-at-Large Peter Egan and I were calling The Smoke Tra...
Is there anything better than music, food, and motorcycles? Actually, our order of operation on what Editor-at-Large Peter Egan and I were calling The Smoke Trail Tour was: motorcycles, food, music. Makes for a pretty great daily routine for a week on the road. And for a good story too, we figured...
Here, in Episode 1, watch as we explore Memphis, visiting Beale St. for live blues, tour the historic Sun Studio where Elvis Presley made his first records and changed music forever, and take a swing through the Gibson Guitar factory store. Plus, a live appearance by the ducks at the Peabody Hotel…
Read more: https://www.cycleworld.com/smoke-trail-tour-down-to-crossroads-episode-1-exploring-memphis/
Watch Episode 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlZuu0NAa7w
Watch Episode 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGMRJu2zE-E
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Is there anything better than music, food, and motorcycles? Actually, our order of operation on what Editor-at-Large Peter Egan and I were calling The Smoke Trail Tour was: motorcycles, food, music. Makes for a pretty great daily routine for a week on the road. And for a good story too, we figured...
Here, in Episode 1, watch as we explore Memphis, visiting Beale St. for live blues, tour the historic Sun Studio where Elvis Presley made his first records and changed music forever, and take a swing through the Gibson Guitar factory store. Plus, a live appearance by the ducks at the Peabody Hotel…
Read more: https://www.cycleworld.com/smoke-trail-tour-down-to-crossroads-episode-1-exploring-memphis/
Watch Episode 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlZuu0NAa7w
Watch Episode 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGMRJu2zE-E
Subscribe to Cycle World Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/cycleworld?sub_confirmation=1
Read more from Cycle World: https://www.cycleworld.com/
Buy Cycle World Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/cycleworld
Actor and campaigner Peter Egan says Prince William was wrong to have previously stated that trophy hunting of animals could be justified in certain circumstanc...
Actor and campaigner Peter Egan says Prince William was wrong to have previously stated that trophy hunting of animals could be justified in certain circumstances.
His words come as the remaining stages of the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill; are discussed in Parliament this coming week.
Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tv
Actor and campaigner Peter Egan says Prince William was wrong to have previously stated that trophy hunting of animals could be justified in certain circumstances.
His words come as the remaining stages of the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill; are discussed in Parliament this coming week.
Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tv
You may be aware that V for Life helps to run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism (VegAPPG). The VegAPPG brings Parliamentarians together to discuss issues that we face as vegans and vegetarians. It looks at how we can use Parliament to campaign for better rights and improve understanding around non-meat diets and related issues.
It is an exciting time for the VegAPPG because it is ready to release its Inquiry Report, Respect for religious and philosophical beliefs while eating in care. Produced by V for Life, the report is the result of extensive research and highlights real life examples of failures in care because of disregard for individual philosophical or religious beliefs. They do not make easy reading but show exactly why this is such an important issue.
Crucially, the report also makes four recommendations. These practical recommendations that will improve the experience of those receiving care. They are simple but important changes that will help us to protect the human rights and dignity of vegans and vegetarians receiving care.
Now we need your help.
We need to increase awareness of these important recommendations. Writing to your MP is a great way to make them aware of the report and these important issues. We have included a template email at vforlife.org.uk/inquiry
We really appreciate your time in supporting this cause.
The Downton Abbey actor who plays Shrimpie talks to Lorraine about his character's divorce.
Join Lorraine every weekday on ITV at 8.30am
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As a founding member of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, we launched a new campaign with our wonderful campaign ambassador Ricky Gervais, and CFAF’s Patron Peter Egan, calling on the Indonesian government to close its cruel live animal markets.
Peter Egan - Writer and Columnist for Road and Track and Cycle World Magazines
Everyone has a hero of some kind. Someone they look up to or admire. Someone that inspires them. For me, that someone is the great writer, Peter Egan. You see, Peter has the uncanny knack for putting into the written words the feelings and thoughts that drivers of great cars and riders of beautiful motorcycles have as they progress through their journeys. To express thoughts and emotion as Peter does is a characteristic that is rare in any writer, let alone an automotive journalist.
Taking this a step further, it was Peter's writing that inspired me to write my first book, The BOLD Business Book. He will inspire you as well.
Listen as Peter explains his journey of decades to become a renowned and prolific writer in the world of pistons, tires and oil. He went from being broke and broke down on a motorcycle cross country trip to inspiring thousands with his writing. Lucky breaks or the universe doing all of us a favor, whatever happened, we are all very fortunate to be able to read the writings of Peter Egan.
Enjoy!
Visit Peter at: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Egan/e/B001I9OL5W
Visit James at: www.DrawInCustomers.com, www.CallsOnCall.com and get a copy of The BOLD Business Book here: http://amzn.to/2yWVqIE
Audio only downloadable versions of this podcast can be found here: https://drawincustomers.com/how-live-your-dream-job-as-a-writer/
Visit https://drawincustomers.com for more great small business videos, blogs, podcasts and general business building good times!
Draw in Customers Business Coaching brings you another Authentic Business Adventures Podcast to help you with your business knowledge.
Email [email protected] to get the business help you need.
Subscribe to our channel to get all of the latest podcast episodes.
Visit https://drawincustomers.com for business coaching.
Visit http://amzn.to/2CI2r2h for your copy of The BOLD Business Book.
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This video has no negative impact on the original works.
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This video is transformative in nature.
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If you are the legal content owner of any audio used here and would like them removed, please contact [email protected]. Any infringement was not done on purpose and will be rectified to the satisfaction of all parties.
Is there anything better than music, food, and motorcycles? Actually, our order of operation on what Editor-at-Large Peter Egan and I were calling The Smoke Trail Tour was: motorcycles, food, music. Makes for a pretty great daily routine for a week on the road. And for a good story too, we figured...
Here, in Episode 1, watch as we explore Memphis, visiting Beale St. for live blues, tour the historic Sun Studio where Elvis Presley made his first records and changed music forever, and take a swing through the Gibson Guitar factory store. Plus, a live appearance by the ducks at the Peabody Hotel…
Read more: https://www.cycleworld.com/smoke-trail-tour-down-to-crossroads-episode-1-exploring-memphis/
Watch Episode 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlZuu0NAa7w
Watch Episode 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGMRJu2zE-E
Subscribe to Cycle World Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/cycleworld?sub_confirmation=1
Read more from Cycle World: https://www.cycleworld.com/
Buy Cycle World Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/cycleworld
Actor and campaigner Peter Egan says Prince William was wrong to have previously stated that trophy hunting of animals could be justified in certain circumstances.
His words come as the remaining stages of the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill; are discussed in Parliament this coming week.
Click here for more from TalkTV https://talk.tv
Egan was born in London, England, the son of Doris (née Pick) and Michael Thomas Egan, who is of Irish descent. He was educated at St. George's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, Maida Vale. He also attended the London Oratory School.
Life and career
Peter Egan's first stage performance was in 'Charlie Girl'.
Peter Egan's first television role was as the sex-and-cinema-obsessed Seth Starkadder in a BBC serialisation of Cold Comfort Farm (1968). In 1969 he had come to notoriety as the acid-throwing gangster Hogarth in the controversial Granada TV series Big Breadwinner Hog. Later he had other starring roles as John Everett Millais in the BBC serial The Love School (1975), and as Oscar Wilde in the serial Lillie (1978), starring Francesca Annis as Lillie Langtry; as Magnus Pym in the BBC dramatisation of John le Carré's A Perfect Spy (1987) and another BBC sitcom Joint Account (1989–90).
Every night your line is busy All that buzzin' makes me dizzy Couldn't count on all my fingers All the dates you had with swingers Bye, bye, bye, baby I'm gonna kiss you goodbye and go right through that doorway So long, I'm leaving This is the last time we'll meet on the street going your way Don't look surprised, you know you've buttered your bread So now it's fair, you should stare at the back of my head If you write a letter to me My former friend, don't you end with an R.S.V.P. I'm going bye, bye, I'm moving Tomorrow I may be splittin' to Britain or Norway I'm saying bye, bye, bye baby Now that I heard all that jazzing whereas I have had it, I've had it I'm through now with you now So baby it's au revouir
Downton Abbey star PeterEgan was among those paying tribute to Henry Kelly on Wednesday after it was revealed the presenter has passed away ... Downton Abbey star Peter Egan was among those paying tribute (pictured in 2016).
In a post on X, Martin wrote ...Downton Abbey star PeterEgan also paid tribute, remembering Henry Kelly as a "delightful man and a terrific presenter" following his death aged 78 ... https.//t.co/63Cpv9UVrT — Peter Egan (@PeterEgan6) February 26, 2025 ... .".
TV presenting gigs followed from the 1980s, including entertainment show Game For A Laugh on ITV from 1981...Downton Abbey star PeterEgan remembered him as a “delightful man and a terrific presenter” and said he “liked him very much” ... .