In 1976 he was given the lead role in the BBC's The Price of Coal directed by Ken Loach.
After retiring from athletics Hartley married Robert Wass, better known as comedian and actor Bobby Knutt.
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In a recent appearance was supporting Channel 4 magician Paul Zenon during his Stand-up show, as well as performing his own comedy magic act with Jimmy Cricket, Johnnie Casson, Bobby Knutt, Gorden Kaye, and others.