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Roger Deakin, wild swimmer and author of Waterlogged

Great Lives

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Roger Deacon: A Naturalist Stroke

Patrick Stewart has met Roger Deacon for the first time in his biography. He says he's found himself craving just five minutes with him to gain sympathy. The actor had wild curls and a big zapata moustache, which he wisely shaved off when the 80s arrived. "He was one of these men who kind of grew into himself and became more attractive"

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