<P> Footballer Danny Blanchflower turned down the `` red book '' in February 1961 . Author Richard Gordon ( of Doctor in the House fame ) was asked in 1974 and , like Bill Oddie ( of The Goodies ) in 2001 , he initially turned it down , but changed his mind and appeared on the show . Actor Richard Beckinsale was a feature on the show shortly after his 31st birthday , eight months before his death . </P>
<P> Footballer Danny Blanchflower turned down the `` red book '' in February 1961 . Author Richard Gordon ( of Doctor in the House fame ) was asked in 1974 and , like Bill Oddie ( of The Goodies ) in 2001 , he initially turned it down , but changed his mind and appeared on the show . Actor Richard Beckinsale was a feature on the show shortly after his 31st birthday , eight months before his death . </P>
who said no to this is your life
who said no to this is your life
Footballer Danny Blanchflower
Footballer Danny Blanchflower