Nottingham has produced some serious acting talent over the years, but the late Richard Beckinsale is arguably the pick of the bunch.
Best known for his role as Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge, Beckinsale is widely recognised as one of the most talented actors of the 1970s.
Beckinsale was born in Carlton in July 1947 and grew up in Chilwell, attending College House School.
His first television appearance came in 1969 when he played a policeman in Coronation Street.
After a hugely successful period staring in Porridge between 1974 and 1977, Beckinsale was cast in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp.
In March 1979, Beckinsale died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of just 31.
While more than four decades have passed since his untimely passing, Beckinsale’s legacy lives on through his popular television work.
We’ve picked out 5 places across Nottingham with links to the iconic actor.
Explore them in the gallery below:
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5. Former secondary school - Chilwell Lane, Bramcote
During his teens, Richard Beckinsale attended the Alderman White School in Bramcote. It was during this time that he developed a love of acting and appeared in several school plays. | Google Photo: Google
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6. Former Barton Transport depot - Beeston
Richard Beckinsale briefly worked in the upholstery department at Barton's Transport in Beeston. This came after he left school at the age of 16. | Balloon Rouge/YouTube Photo: Balloon Rouge/YouTube