Frank Thornton
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codfanglers
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I absolutely loved Truly of the Yard. He grew into my favorite character. His demeanor was great.
I always feel his best role was Captain Peacock, the pompous and slightly seedy floor walker in AYBS
captain clutterbuck
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Learned his craft by playing many many roles in classic 60's shows and films such as the Blood Donor episode of Hancock and The Early Bird film with Norman Wisdom. By the time he played roles in AYBS and LOTSW he was clearly a competent, versatile actor who had been in an absolute plethora of shows.
Wasn't he also in Carry On Screaming too with Brian Wilde? I'm not 100% sure so may be wrong
codfanglers
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I certainly don't know the history of the actors, but I believe Wilde recommended Thornton as his replacement. Great choice.
Peripheral
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He was in Carry on Screaming Barry but I'm not sure if Brian Wilde was in that film.
ferret
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Brian was in Carry In Doctor and Frank in Screaming
I preferred him in AYBS and as mentioned some of the other characters he played. Not keen at all on the later series as I think everything had got a bit “samey”and the plots a bit poor.
He certainly worked with some comedy greats and was in a fair few of my favourite comedy films like The Big Job.
I preferred him in AYBS and as mentioned some of the other characters he played. Not keen at all on the later series as I think everything had got a bit “samey”and the plots a bit poor.
He certainly worked with some comedy greats and was in a fair few of my favourite comedy films like The Big Job.
Have you seen Grace & Favour or I think it may be known as AYBS Again over there? It's one of the better spin offs and much better than the last few series of AYBS which were very poor
RickAns
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Yes I have, @Barrychuckle !! Thanks for looking out for me and mentioning it. I agree with you that it is a really good spin off. The episodes were creative and funny. Really liked the new characters that they introduced as well. Jessica Lovelock getting Captain Peacock all flustered, Mr. Moulterd chasing Mrs. Slocome with their possible history, Mavis Moulterd sharing a bed with Mr. Humphries. Could easily have watched a few more seasons of the show had they made more. A dvd set I would like to get along with AYBS? when I can find a deal on them.