Richard Beckinsale "Bloody Kids", which then had to be re-cast. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. Three days after his death, "Going Straight" won a BAFTA award. Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Beckinsale's other successful sitcom "Rising Damp" and ultimately the film was made in 1980. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in
Richard Beckinsale sudden. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. He has a memorial plaque in the actors' church St Paul's in Covent Garden. At the time of his death, Beckinsale had almost completed "Bloomers". Writer James Saunders's original script reveals that Beckinsale was due to attend the sixth and last rehearsal for the final episode of the series on the day he died, with the show to be recorded the following day. The five completed "Bloomers" episodes were aired later in the year. He was also making a television film,