Richard Beckinsale: Last News

He may be loved by millions as Del Boy Trotter from classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses, but Sir David Jason wasn’t always the massive star he is today, in fact he had one major setback very early in his career. The actor, now 84 years old, was delighted when he got a starring role in sitcom Dad’s Army – now regarded as one of the true sitcom classics – but was axed from the BBC show just hours before filming began, following a bold move by the channel bosses. David flew through his audition for the role of Lance Corporal Jones and impressed show creators Jimmy Perry and David Croft with his knack for playing older characters – the actor was only in his late 20s at the time while Jones was supposed to be a pensioner.

Sir David Jason was once sacked by the BBC just hours after being cast for Dad's Army.

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Kate Beckinsale celebrated a milestone birthday with a star-studded bash Sunday. Beckinsale turned 50 on July 26 and was joined by Demi Moore, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert and more celebrity pals. The "Underworld" star posed for photos wearing a silver, sparkling bodysuit.

ITV sitcom by Eric Chappell, which came to an end in 1978. Airing for four years, the series was an adaptation of Chappell's stage play The Banana Box. The series followed Rupert Rigsby (played by Leonard Rossiter), the seedy landlord of a run-down townhouse.

Coronation Street character Elaine Metcalfe made her debut on the cobbles as evil Geoff Metcalfe’s long-suffering wife in 2020. She was revealed to be Tim Metcalfe’s mum and her tragic story of how she fled Geoff’s abuse and had to leave her son behind to survive unravelled. Elaine – who Tim thought was dead as dad Geoff told him she had died from cancer – now has a good relationship with her only son.

TV star Patricia Brake has sadly died at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer, her family has said.

cancer’ on Saturday May 28.Her agent Scott Marshall Partners later shared the news, writing in a statement on social media: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.’Brake had performed in many popular programmes over her 60-year career, including in recurring roles on soaps Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders.However, she was perhaps best known for playing Ingrid, the daughter of Ronnie Barker’s character Norman Stanley Fletcher in hit sitcom Porridge.She later reprised the role in Going Straight, alongside cast members Richard Beckinsale and Nicholas Lyndhurst.Over the years, Brake worked with world-renowned comedians Barker and Ronnie Corbett, known as The Two Ronnies, along with duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.In the late 1970s she was also seen every Saturday night as Eth in The Glums.Throughout her career other TV roles numbered Midsomer Murders, as well as the BBC’s Doctors, Holby City and Casualty.Her earliest TV credits included Home Tonight in 1961, as well as Lorna Doone in 1963.Her last role saw her took on the part of a rape victim in 2021 ITV drama Manhunt, opposite Martin Clunes.She also appeared in Nick Frost’s paranormal investigator comedy Truth Seekers last year.Liverpool fan disappears in Paris carnage after Champions League finalPutin may ‘already be using body doubles to hide declining health’Queen 'set to miss Epsom Derby' on Jubilee weekendBorn in Bath, Brake studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1962, where she played Hermia in Peter Hall’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, alongside Dame Judi Dench and Dame

Actress Patricia Brake has died at the age of 79 following a long cancer battle, it has been announced. She had a career that spanned over 60 years, but she was best known for her roles in the 1970s sitcom Porridge.The star also appeared in soaps such as Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale. Patricia's son Jon McBain shared the news on Twitter, he wrote: "I can confirm that my mother, the actress Patricia Brake, died earlier today at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer." Her agent Scott Marshall Partners also issued a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Actress Patricia Brake has died after a long cancer battle, it has been announced. The 79-year-old will probably be best known for playing Ronnie Barker's on-screen daughter in sitcom Porridge.

Eric Chappell, writer. Born: 25 September 1933 in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Died: 21 April 2022 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, aged 88For 22 years Eric Chappell beavered away in the offices of the local electricity board in the East Midlands, while spending his spare time writing the novels he would might open the door to fame and fortune only to amass a mountain of “no thank you” letters.

Kate Beckinsale is showing a different side of her family in honor of a special day. The star took to Instagram to share a hilarious video which was in fact a heartfelt tribute to one of the most important people in her life.MORE: Kate Beckinsale says 'life can shatter' in tribute to her beloved dadThe actress shared an incredible video revealing her and her mother's most candid selves as they sang to The Outfield's 1985 hit song, Your Love.Kate's mom, Judy Loe, was an English model and the actress is her daughter with late actor Richard Beckinsale, who passed away in 1979.

Kate Beckinsale is remembering her dad.

Kate Beckinsale remembered someone incredibly special on Saturday when she wrote a poignant message about her much-loved father, Richard Beckinsale, on the anniversary of his death.The Guilty Party actress paused from her normally comical social media posts to pay tribute to the British star who died on 19 March 1979.MORE: Kate Beckinsale celebrates daughter in very rare personal post Alongside childhood photos of Kate with Richard - who was known for his roles in Porridge and Rising Damp - the star wrote a moving message which read: "I don’t remember what not missing him feels like. It is part of me, like my blood.

Kate Beckinsale just honored her mother in the sweetest way. The star was inundated with love as she shared an emotional tribute to her mom, Judy Loe, on Instagram.MORE: Kate Beckinsale surprises fans with video from inside her insane living roomTo commemorate her 75th birthday, Kate shared a series of pictures and videos of adorable moments and throwbacks of the English model, including a heartwarming video of the two dancing together as Kate wore pink button-down pajamas. Kate is Judy's daughter with late actor Richard Beckinsale, who passed away in 1979.

Kate Beckinsale almost had a different name.

Such is her Hollywood star power, it’s easy to forget Kate Beckinsale hails from our side of the Atlantic. It’s for this reason we did a double take when the actress shared a throwback clip of her dad… acting in Coronation Street!

In the latest episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Kate Beckinsale says she can relate to the experience of losing a famous parent at a young age, just like Prince William and Prince Harry.

Kate Beckinsale is opening up.

Kate Beckinsale shared a moving tribute to her late father, Richard Beckinsale, 42 years after his death. The 47-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to share snaps, newspaper clippings and an art mural of the late actor to mark the anniversary of his passing.

Kate Beckinsale's family has been haunted tragedy after her actor dad died in his sleep and his body lay undiscovered for hours.