Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton (15th January 1921 - 16th March 2013) was an English actor of stage and screen success. Throughout his career he worked with many great talents including John Cleese, Frankie Howard and Spike Milligan to name a few.

He appeared in some of Britain's best-loved sitcoms including Steptoe and Son, Love Thy Neighbour and Hancock. It is for his role as Captain Peacock in the iconic BBC series Are You Being Served? A role which took him to worldwide acclaim that he his best-remembered for. He played the role for it's entire ten series run, as well as the sequel Are You Being Served Again?

Frank's trip to Weatherfield took place on 2nd March 1966 as the character Danny Roache. He sadly passed aged ninety-two in 2013.