RICHARD BECKINSALE

Died so soon at the age of thirty one 
Your legacy and memory still lives on 
I have seen and admire all your work on DVD 
One of the finest actors to appear on British TV 

In the seventies he was a household name 
Rising Damp was the show that shot him to fame 
The show Porridge was next in line 
His acting was both awesome and sublime 

Always the straight man in these fantastic shows 
Why his life should end so tragically nobody knows 
Richard Beckinsale God bless you my son 
Thanks for the memories, enjoyment and fun