Trevor Bannister was an English actor who is best known for his roles in Are You Being Served? (1972), Are You Being Served? The Movie (1977), and The Tomorrow People (1973). He was born on August 14, 1934, in Durrington, Wiltshire, England, and passed away on April 14, 2011, in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England.
Personal and Family Life
Trevor Bannister was married twice. His first wife was Kathleen Cravos, with whom he had three sons: Simon, Timothy, and Jeremy. He later married Pam Carson in 1982, and they remained together until his death in 2011. Bannister had an early interest in acting, which began at the age of 15 when he joined a repertory company led by future co-star Arthur Brough.
Career
Trevor Bannister gained fame for his role as Mr. Lucas in the sitcom Are You Being Served? He left the show in 1979 to pursue a long-term role in a stage play called Middle Age Spread after the BBC would not change the recording dates to accommodate him. Over his career, he appeared in various television series and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Trevor Bannister died of a heart attack while working on his allotment in Surrey on April 14, 2011. He had been performing repair work on his shed when he suddenly fell ill. Bannister is remembered for his contributions to British television and for his memorable performances in various popular shows.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Are You Being Served? The Movie | 1977-06-10 | Mr. Dick Lucas |
| Au Pair Girls | 1972-07-01 | The Photographer |
| Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box | 2001-06-12 | |
| Cider with Rosie | 1971-12-25 | Father |
| We Love Are You Being Served? | 2020-08-28 | |
| Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals | 2022-05-28 | Archive Footage |
| Captain Jack | 1999-05-28 | 1st Holiday Maker |
| Hostage | 1992-05-10 | Mason |
| One Way Pendulum | 1965-01-21 | Groomkirby’s Co-Worker |
| Reach for the Sky | 1956-07-05 | Man Listening to Radio |
| The Night Before The Morning After | 1966-04-02 | Hughie |
| Honeymoon Postponed | 1961-01-29 | Arthur Fitton |
| If You Could See What I Can See | 1974-05-15 | Mike |
| Are You Being Served? | 1972-09-08 | Mr. Lucas |
| Wyatt’s Watchdogs | 1988-10-17 | Peter Pitt |
| Gideon’s Way | 1965-03-18 | PC John Moss |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973-01-04 | Toby |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Johnny Fox |
| Dixon of Dock Green | 1955-07-09 | Eddie Farrell |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Softly, Softly | 1966-01-05 | |
| Z-Cars | 1962-01-02 | |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Gordon |
| Silent Witness | 1996-02-21 | |
| Richard & Judy | 2001-11-26 | Self |
| Doomwatch | 1970-02-09 | Dr. Anthony Lewis |
| Dr. Finlay’s Casebook | 1962-08-16 | |
| The Dustbinmen | 1969-09-23 | |
| Casualty | 1986-09-06 | Mr Walter |
| Steptoe and Son | 1962-01-05 | Rupert Ffaines – Muir |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973-01-04 | The Tailor |
| Keeping Up Appearances | 1990-10-29 | Mr. Merriweather |
| New Tricks | 2004-01-01 | Bob Ruxton |
| The Upper Hand | 1990-05-01 | Freddie Mitchell, the Car King |
| Turn Out the Lights | 1967-01-02 | Ricky Dean |
| The Man In Room 17 | 1965-06-11 | Martin Fowler |