The Reverend Ernest Matthews, of Merton College, Oxford, was a staunch opponent of Darwinism. He had entered into a lengthy correspondence with a reclusive man named Josiah Samuel Smith, who was a proponent of the evolutionary theories. In 1883 Smith invited Matthews to his Perivale home - Gabriel Chase - so they could debate in person. However, Smith was an alien - himself the product of an evolutionary process - and the invite was really a trap. The technology of a dormant alien creature known as Light was used to de-evolve Matthews, turning him into an ape.
Played by: John Nettleton. Appearances: Ghost Light (1989).
- A prolific character actor, Nettleton - who passed away in July 2023 - was best known for his recurring role as head of the Civil Service, Sir Arnold, in comedy series Yes, Minister and its follow-up Yes, Prime Minister.
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