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Richard Beckinsale 1947-1979. Actor. Star of Porridge and Rising Damp. Attended College House Junior School 1954-58. Lived in Woodland Grove Chilwell.
Richard Beckinsale, a notable British actor known for his roles in *Porridge* and *Rising Damp*, attended College House Junior School from 1954 to 1958 and lived in Woodland Grove, Chilwell, during his childhood. His connection to the area highlights its local significance in the early life of a prominent figure in 1970s British comedy.
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