A post shared by Peter McPherson (@peter_mcpherson_)British actor Peter McPherson, 40, has opened up about being HIV-positive. He’s been living with the virus for over ten years. Among other credits McPherson has appeared on long-running soap opera Hollyoaks, the 2022 gay-themed rugby movie In From The Side, and the Russell T Davies drama series Years & Years.McPherson talked about his diagnosis when he appeared last week on a Virgin Radio Pride show.