Askwith was not the original choice for the lead role in the "Confessions" films, he was the fourth choice after the role was turned down by the three previous candidates for it, Richard Beckinsale, Richard O'Sullivan and Dennis Waterman.
Askwith was not the original choice for the lead role in the "Confessions" films, he was the fourth choice. The role was turned down by the three previous candidates for it. The role was turned down by the three previous candidates for Richard Beckinsale. The role was turned down by the three previous candidates for Richard O'Sullivan. The role was turned down by the three previous candidates for Dennis Waterman.