THIS Channel 4 comedy star looks unrecognisable after transforming into a hunky soldier for the new series of SAS Rogue Heroes.
The Inbetweeners gang found his character a bit too much when they ran into him during their adventures – but do you recognise him?
Appearing out of nowhere after deciding to go on a “sesh” holiday by himself, Richard quickly clings onto the characters, asking for booze, showers and money and reappearing out of nowhere.
However, fast forward 11 years and actor Theo Barklem-Biggs now looks worlds away, after beefing up for his role in BBC comedy-drama, SAS Rogue Heroes.
In the show, he plays Reg Seekings, a member of the elite Special Air Service (SAS) during World War II.
The brutal series, the latest show by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, launched its second series on New Year’s Day, with the unit now led by smart-mouthed Irishman Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell).
Renamed the Special Raiding Service (SRS), the team are deployed to the Allied Invasion of Sicily, landing on the beaches and immediately heading into battle.
The gang have a lot to deal with though: even the Sicilian Mafia, who they are supposed to be working with for the liberation of Italy.
Reg Seekings is based on a real person who was part of this team during the War, when the unit was founded.
He has gone down in history as one of the greatest members of the SAS, and one of the original recruits.
Starting at the bottom of the ranks, he climbed to sergeant-major and became one of the British Army’s most decorated non-commissioned officers.
Since his breakout role in The Inbetweeners, Theo has appeared in a number of esteemed roles – including several war movies and shows, including SAS Rogue Heroes.
Shortly after his stint as party-hunter Richard, he starred for three years in BBC legal drama, Silk, before joining sitcom Crims.
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Most recently he appeared in sitcom Sliced, and Jodie Comer-led dystopian drama, The End We Start From.
