Profile: Frank Thornton, actor

Title

Profile: Frank Thornton, actor

Transmission details

2 Nov 1983

Description

Mike Matthews talks to Frank Thornton, English actor born January 15, 1921, who is best known for playing Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served?, Grace and Favour, and Last of the Summer Wine. He talks about his life and his career. His favourite song: a Brazilian one by Antonio Carlos Jobim, sang by Frank Sinatra. The programme was re-transmitted on 06-11-1983. [Box 4]

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Duration

00:49:21

Notes

Includes music. Track 1- Music at approx 5-8 mins; 13-16 mins; 22 mins to end; Track 2- Music at approx 5 mins to end; Track 3- Music at approx 5-9 mins; 15 mins to end.

Misc. notes

Speed:- 7.5ips

Production company

Radio 210

Technical information

Stereo

Extent

1 tape

Credits

Presenter

Mike Matthews

Series Producer

Jonathan Richards

Interviewees

Frank Thornton