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Zoneboy · 12-23-2014, 11:51 AM

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Jeremy Lloyd, co-creator of BBC comedies 'Allo 'Allo! and Are You Being Served?, has died aged 84.

Lloyd died in hospital after being admitted for pneumonia, his agent said.

He worked with fellow comedy writer David Croft on the popular comedy series set in a department store, which ran from 1972-85.

His agent Alexandra Cann said: "Jeremy was a great wit and always a mass of original ideas.

"He had a wonderfully original mind and will be greatly missed."

Lloyd was married three times, including the actress Joanna Lumley for a short period in 1970.

He was appointed an OBE in 2012 for services to comedy and said he was "astounded" to gain an honour for what he enjoyed.

The success of Are you Being Served? spawned two spin-offs - Grace and Favour and Come Back Mrs Noah - both of which he worked on with Croft, who died in 2011.

The series was based partly on his own experiences of working in a London department store as a suit salesman.

He recalled of his time there: "I was fired for selling soft drinks in a fitting room and smoking too much behind the counter."

The partnership's other great success was 'Allo 'Allo!, set in Nazi-occupied France. It was huge success with audiences and was on the BBC from 1982-92.

Lloyd's other work included writing the music and lyrics for children's character Captain Beaky, with a song performed by Keith Mitchell making the UK top five in 1980.

Marvo301 · 12-23-2014, 03:28 PM

I've laughed a lot over the years watching Mr. Lloyd's TV shows. I'm very sorry to hear that he has passed on. Thanks for the fun and laughter you provided us with.

Jeremy Lloyd

12-23-2014, 11:51 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,408	Jeremy Lloyd 1930-2014, Co-Creator of "Are You Being Served?" and 'Allo 'Allo Link Jeremy Lloyd, co-creator of BBC comedies 'Allo 'Allo! and Are You Being Served?, has died aged 84. Lloyd died in hospital after being admitted for pneumonia, his agent said. He worked with fellow comedy writer David Croft on the popular comedy series set in a department store, which ran from 1972-85. His agent Alexandra Cann said: "Jeremy was a great wit and always a mass of original ideas. "He had a wonderfully original mind and will be greatly missed." Lloyd was married three times, including the actress Joanna Lumley for a short period in 1970. He was appointed an OBE in 2012 for services to comedy and said he was "astounded" to gain an honour for what he enjoyed. The success of Are you Being Served? spawned two spin-offs - Grace and Favour and Come Back Mrs Noah - both of which he worked on with Croft, who died in 2011. The series was based partly on his own experiences of working in a London department store as a suit salesman. He recalled of his time there: "I was fired for selling soft drinks in a fitting room and smoking too much behind the counter." The partnership's other great success was 'Allo 'Allo!, set in Nazi-occupied France. It was huge success with audiences and was on the BBC from 1982-92. Lloyd's other work included writing the music and lyrics for children's character Captain Beaky, with a song performed by Keith Mitchell making the UK top five in 1980.
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I've laughed a lot over the years watching Mr. Lloyd's TV shows. I'm very sorry to hear that he has passed on. Thanks for the fun and laughter you provided us with. Jeremy Lloyd
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