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Monday, March 18, 2013

Frank Thornton aka Mr. Peacock: R.I.P.

The Guardian reports that the actor Frank Thornton has died at the age of 92. Thornton had a flair for comedy derived from the subtle craftsmanship of classical stage work. However, he will be best remembered for his longstanding characters in two popular BBC television comedy series – the sniffily priggish Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served? and the pompous retired policeman Herbert "Truly" Truelove, in Roy Clarke's Last of the Summer Wine.

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4 comments:

  1. CarfairMarch 18, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I loved Frank Thornton in He was perfect, as were all of the other leads. What giggles I got from this series!

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  2. CarfairMarch 18, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Oops - I somehow lost part of my message. Following the word in above I had Are You Being Served? What a lovely show that was...

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  3. jojovaMarch 19, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Mr. Thornton was wonderful. His style of comedy, and that of his peers, is something we don't have anymore. This is a time that has gone by.

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  4. Clark LohrMarch 19, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I am saddened to hear that the man who acted Captain Peacock is gone.

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