 He played Amos Brearly, a character who co-ran "The Woolpack" with Henry Wilks and they became a double act for the next 19 years.His bushy sideburns, which he known for, were the result of having come to the audition from playing an Edwardian in a stage play and he was told they were perfect for the part.After his departure from "Emmerdale", as it is now titled, in January 1991, Magill had his sideburns shaved off on "Wogan".