The actor Frank Thornton, a stalwart of British comedy has died aged 92, peacefully in his sleep.
Best remembered for playing Captain Peacock, he was in "Are You Being Served?" from the pilot show in 1972 to the final episode in 1985, and reprised the character in "Grace and Favour" ("Are You Being Served Again" in America) in 1992.
Along the way he appeared in "Carry On Screaming", "Last of The Summer Wine" and the film "Gosford Park" to name a few.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21828965
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