Richard, in slow motion as Victor Meldrew? (6)

I believe the answer is:

wilson

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'richard' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in slow motion as victor meldrew?' is the wordplay.
'in slow' anagrams to 'WILSON'.
But, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for wilson that I've seen before include "US president and UK prime minister" , "PM 1964-70, 74-76" , "Harold --, former PM" , "Harold -, UK PM" , "9d [WHISTLE BLOWER]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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