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Actor Alan Davies - star of Jonathan Creek and Bob and Rose - nominates a fellow actor who died suddenly in 1979 aged just 31. But there was and still is something about Richard Beckinsale that decades on, remains extraordinarily well loved. With contributions from Stephen Frears, who directed him in two films, and Richard's widow Judy Loe. Plus archive of his Porridge TV cell mate Ronnie Barker. Presented by Matthew Parris. Producer: Miles Warde. First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2007.