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Comedy actor Trevor Bannister passes away

Comedy actor Trevor Bannister passes away

The actor Trevor Bannister, who starred in the Are You Being Served? TV comedy show, has died. He was 76.

Mr. Bannister played the role of ladies’ man Mr. Dick Lucas in the 1970s sitcom which was set in a department store.

He appeared in the show between 1972 and 1979. 

During his career Mr. Bannister enjoyed success in both television and the theatre.

His TV credits include Dixon of Dock Green, The Avengers, The Saint and Z Cars.

In recent times he had appeared in the long-running TV series Last Of The Summer Wine.

Mr. Bannister died from a suspected heart attack while working at his allotment in Surrey.

 

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