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shenmue

(38,506 posts) Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:29 PM Dec 2015

Actor Nicholas Smith of "Are You Being Served?" has died

BBC story here

He was 81. Rest in peace.

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Actor Nicholas Smith of "Are You Being Served?" has died (Original Post) shenmue Dec 2015 OP

Mr. Rumbold? Are Mr. Lucas & Capt. Peacock the only survivors? n/t Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #1

Yep shenmue Dec 2015 #2

I know that Mrs. Slocombe, Ms. Brahms & Mr. Humphries have all passed. Any survivors? n/t Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #3

The article says all major actors of shenmue Dec 2015 #5

Indeed. I googled after I asked the question. I loved that show. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #6

Trevor Bannister (Mr. Lucas) was born in the same year as Nicholas Smith, surprisingly muriel_volestrangler Dec 2015 #10

I can't believe they were the same age. Maybe it was the difference in hair? n/t Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #14

Capt. Peacock was old when the show aired. He must be sufrommich Dec 2015 #7

He was 92 when he died in 2013. He always reminded me of David Niven, one of my faves. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #8

Nicholas Smith !!! Iggo Dec 2015 #4

"Are You Being Served" and "Keeping Up Appearances" were my Mom's favorite Saturday night shows Siwsan Dec 2015 #9

I do the same thing. I've got about a dozen AYBS's saved on DVR. I'll have to go home & watch. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #15

I used to watch those on Saturday nights as well. blur256 Dec 2015 #17

The early episodes of that show that focused on socio-economics are still freaking funny Johonny Dec 2015 #11

Aw shit navarth Dec 2015 #12

My Granddaughter first saw the show when she was six. She loved Mr. Humphries. Laser102 Dec 2015 #13

Sad to hear. 'Are You Being Served' was one of my all time favorite shows.....back when Paper Roses Dec 2015 #16

But the show will live forever.... HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #18

... magical thyme Dec 2015 #19

You mean "Old Jug Ears?" geardaddy Dec 2015 #20

Aww .... RIP, Mr. Smith etherealtruth Dec 2015 #21

Tarheel_Dem

(31,245 posts)

1. Mr. Rumbold? Are Mr. Lucas & Capt. Peacock the only survivors? n/t

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:38 PM

Dec 2015

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

2. Yep

Reply to Tarheel_Dem (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:38 PM

Dec 2015

Tarheel_Dem

(31,245 posts)

3. I know that Mrs. Slocombe, Ms. Brahms & Mr. Humphries have all passed. Any survivors? n/t

Reply to shenmue (Reply #2)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:40 PM

Dec 2015

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

5. The article says all major actors of

Reply to Tarheel_Dem (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:42 PM

Dec 2015

the original cast have died.

Le sad.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,245 posts)

6. Indeed. I googled after I asked the question. I loved that show.

Reply to shenmue (Reply #5)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:43 PM

Dec 2015

muriel_volestrangler

(101,392 posts)

10. Trevor Bannister (Mr. Lucas) was born in the same year as Nicholas Smith, surprisingly

Reply to Tarheel_Dem (Reply #6)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 05:15 PM

Dec 2015

He died in 2011.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,245 posts)

14. I can't believe they were the same age. Maybe it was the difference in hair? n/t

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #10)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 06:22 PM

Dec 2015

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)

7. Capt. Peacock was old when the show aired. He must be

Reply to Tarheel_Dem (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:45 PM

Dec 2015

ancient now.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,245 posts)

8. He was 92 when he died in 2013. He always reminded me of David Niven, one of my faves.

Reply to sufrommich (Reply #7)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:55 PM

Dec 2015

Iggo

(47,579 posts)

4. Nicholas Smith !!!

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 04:41 PM

Dec 2015

Siwsan

(26,308 posts)

9. "Are You Being Served" and "Keeping Up Appearances" were my Mom's favorite Saturday night shows

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 05:09 PM

Dec 2015

She would watch every episode over and over and over again, and still enjoy every minute.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,245 posts)

15. I do the same thing. I've got about a dozen AYBS's saved on DVR. I'll have to go home & watch.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #9)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 06:24 PM

Dec 2015

blur256

(979 posts)

17. I used to watch those on Saturday nights as well.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #9)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 06:33 PM

Dec 2015

And in fact, I just started watching AYBS from the beginning the other day. So sad!

Johonny

(20,917 posts)

11. The early episodes of that show that focused on socio-economics are still freaking funny

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 05:36 PM

Dec 2015

Every step up the ladder is more incompetent and full of themselves. The workers fight among themselves over trivial things while the 1% gets away with short days, low pay, and harassment. Ouch.

navarth

(5,927 posts)

12. Aw shit

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 06:10 PM

Dec 2015

I loved that show. It's like one of your friends dying.

Laser102

(816 posts)

13. My Granddaughter first saw the show when she was six. She loved Mr. Humphries.

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Dec 7, 2015, 06:11 PM

Dec 2015

My daughter thought it was too racy for her and she was right. But it formed her opinions of homosexuals and made her a real advocate for gay and lesbian rights. All of the cast were like family to my husband and I and we still watch Are You Being Served.