Ben Bolt, the director behind TV classics including Downton Abbey, Doc Martin and The Sweeney has died aged 73 following a two-year battle with cancer.
Bolt, whose resume includes huge hits in the UK, America and around the world, spent his last two years being cared for by his devoted daughter, film producer Molly Bolt, who accompanied him to every hospital appointment and check-up.
Known for going the extra mile, the Bergerac director, who was diagnosed with leukaemia, is survived by his daughter and grandson Leo, who was born just six months before his death on May 10.
Born in 1952 to parents Jo and Robert in Butleigh, Somerset, Bolt was no stranger to the world of film.
His screenwriter father was a legend in the industry and penned all-time cinematic classics including Lawrence of Arabia and Dr Zhivago.
