Simon Pegg pays tribute to his dad John Beckingham

Actor Simon Pegg has paid tribute to his dad, John Beckingham, who has died at the age of 77.

The much-loved Gloucestershire jazz musician was a regular contributor on our station.

His son, the Brockworth-born actor and screenwriter, Simon Pegg, called BBC Radio Gloucestershire to pay tribute to him.

Simon spoke to our presenter Dominic Cotter.

Image: Simon Pegg