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Actor Nicholas Smith dies aged 81

Doug Lambert December 7, 2015 Are You Being Served?BBC OneFrank ThorntonJohn InmanMike BerryMollie SugdenNicholas SmithTrevor BannisterWendy Richard

Actor Nicholas Smith, best known for his role as Cuthbert Rumbold in Are You Being Served?, and its spin-off Grace and Favour, has died aged…

Read More Actor Nicholas Smith dies aged 81
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EyeSpy: Remembering Frank Thornton

Ian Westhead March 18, 2013 Are You Being Served?Frank ThorntonGrace & FavourLast of the Summer Wine

Iconic comedy actor Frank Thornton has died, best known for his roles as pompous Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served? and Grace & Favour…

Read More EyeSpy: Remembering Frank Thornton
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Frank Thornton dies, aged 92

Mike Watkins March 18, 2013 Are You Being Served?Frank ThorntonGrace & FavourLast of the Summer Wine

Star of long-running BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? Frank Thornton has died at the age of 92.

Read More Frank Thornton dies, aged 92
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Jay Hunt wanted rid of Last of the Summer Wine – Claims Producer

ATV Today September 15, 2010 Barbara YoungBBC OneBrian MurphyBurt KwoukChristopher BeenyFrank ThorntonJean AlexanderJean FergussonJosephine TewsonLast of the Summer WinePeter SallisRuss AbbotTom OwenTrevor Bannister

Alan J W Bell has claimed that departing BBC One boss Jay Hunt wanted rid of Sunday evening comedy Last of the Summer Wine.

Read More Jay Hunt wanted rid of Last of the Summer Wine – Claims Producer

TV Preview: (the very) Last of the Summer Wine

ATV Today August 29, 2010 Barbara YoungBBC OneBrian MurphyBurt KwoukChristopher BeenyFrank ThorntonJean AlexanderJean FergussonJosephine TewsonLast of the Summer WinePeter SallisRobert FyfeRuss AbbotTom OwenTrevor Bannister

It’s the final episode of the longest running comedy ever and one, that according to tabloid rumours, has been dodging cancellation for some years now.

Read More TV Preview: (the very) Last of the Summer Wine
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Summer Wine star criticises BBC

James Ryder July 14, 2010 BBC ComedyBill OwenBrian WildeFrank ThorntonJean AlexanderJune WhitfieldKathy StaffLast of the Summer WinePeter SallisStephen LewisThora HirdTom Owen

Tom Owen, son of actor Bill Owen, has criticised the BBC for not giving Last of the Summer Wine a proper finale.

Read More Summer Wine star criticises BBC
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Remembering Mollie Sugden

Mike Watkins July 2, 2009 Are You Being Served?Coronation StreetFrank ThorntonJohn InmanMollie SugdenTony AdamsTrevor BannisterWendy Richard

We’ve dug around in the ATV Network photo archive for a picture tribute to the great comedy performer, Mollie Sugden who died yesterday.

Read More Remembering Mollie Sugden



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