Frank Thornton dies aged 92
Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served and Truly in Last of the Summer Wine, has died aged 92.
Frank Thornton a 'joy to work with'
The last surviving member of the Are You Being Served cast Nicholas Smith, who played Mr Rumbold, told ITV News Frank Thornton was a "witty chap" who was a "joy to work with."
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