As an amateur actor as a dare he auditioned for the RSC and was not only accepted, but he stayed for 6 years. Best known as Sgt Bulman in XYY Man (77) he then made several series of Strangers (79 -82). His films include Star Wars, Callan, The Prince and the Pauper and The Big Sleep.
Offred the role of Beyus in Doctor Who: Time and The Rani but not free, Hendeson would accept a major guest role in Doctor Who: Deltra and The Bannerman later in the season.