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Are You Being Served?

Fri, Sep 8, 1972
  • Comedy
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Synopsis

This comedy series, which follows the exploits of employees at London's fictional "Grace Brothers" department store, is full of sexual innuendo, slapstick, visual gags, and double entendres. Much of the show's humor parodies Britain's class system, and many of the show's characters are based on stereotypes of the period, including the effeminate Mr. Humphries and the rich, but stingy, store owner.

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Cast

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  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton
    as Captain Peacock
  • John Inman
    John Inman
    as Mr. Humphries
  • Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden
    as Mrs. Slocombe
  • Wendy Richard
    Wendy Richard
    as Miss Brahms
  • Nicholas Smith
    Nicholas Smith
    as Mr. Rumbold
  • Mike Berry
    Mike Berry
    as Mr. Spooner
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Episodes

10 seasons · 64 episodes

Ended · 64 aired
Season 1
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Dear Sexy Knickers
    Aired · Wed, Mar 21, 1973 · 30m

    A love note from Mr Lucas to Miss Brahms is delivered to the wrong person.

  • E2
    Our Figures are Slipping
    Aired · Wed, Mar 28, 1973 · 30m

    There is dissent in the ranks when a sales conference is scheduled to be held out of hours.

  • E3
    Camping In
    Aired · Wed, Apr 4, 1973 · 30m

    A public transport strike prevents the staff of Grace Brothers from getting home. The ladieswear and gentlemen's outfitters spend the night in tents on the shop floor with the usual 'camp' antics.

  • E4
    His and Hers
    Aired · Wed, Apr 11, 1973 · 30m

    Mr Grainger is shocked to find the central display stand has been removed from the floor. Grace Brothers has entered into an agreement with a company to display their new perfume, 'His and Hers'.

  • E5
    Diamonds are a Man's Best Friend
    Aired · Wed, Apr 18, 1973 · 30m

    The Grace Brothers staff are not pleased with the meagre contents of their wage packets. So when a customer loses a diamond in the store, the offer of a reward brings out the downright deviousness in them all.

Season 2
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Clock
    Aired · Thu, Mar 14, 1974 · 30m

    Mr. Grainger fears he will be forcibly retired, but there is a mix-up at his party.

  • E2
    Cold Comfort
    Aired · Thu, Mar 21, 1974 · 30m

    A fuel shortage forces the staff to come up with unique ways to keep warm.

  • E3
    The Think Tank
    Aired · Thu, Mar 28, 1974 · 30m

    Unlike other stores, the Grace Brothers' objective in business is to make money.

  • E4
    Big Brother
    Aired · Thu, Apr 4, 1974 · 30m

    Surveillance cameras are installed at Grace Brothers to reduce shoplifting.

  • E5
    Hoorah for the Holidays
    Aired · Thu, Apr 11, 1974 · 30m

    Everyone is forced to take a vacation when the store is closed for renovations.

Season 3
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Hand of Fate
    Aired · Thu, Feb 27, 1975 · 30m

    The staff interprets Captain Peacock's palm reading as a sign of upcoming promotions.

  • E2
    Coffee Morning
    Aired · Thu, Mar 6, 1975 · 30m

    Staff members protest the implementation of an in-and-out book that monitors their breaks.

  • E3
    Up Captain Peacock
    Aired · Thu, Mar 13, 1975 · 30m

    Captain Peacock receives a key to the executive washroom and dining room.

  • E4
    Cold Store
    Aired · Thu, Mar 20, 1975 · 30m

    Mr. Lucas first feigns illness to get home to his girl, then pretends to sprain his ankle.

  • E5
    German Week
    Aired · Thu, Mar 27, 1975 · 30m

    The ladies and gents are selling German goods for the next week. But neither the staff nor the customers are warming up to the lederhosens. In order to boost the German spirit, the floor gets out some German wine and dresses up for a folk dance. The question is, will Mr Grace approve?

  • E6
    Wedding Bells
    Aired · Thu, Apr 3, 1975 · 30m

    When Mrs Slocombe refuses to sell several lines of knickers with dirty slogans, she gets into trouble. However, everyone forgets it when Young Mr Grace hints at marrying Mrs Slocombe.

  • E7
    Shoulder to Shoulder
    Aired · Thu, Apr 10, 1975 · 30m

    The staff are informed that the decorators are being called in. The downside is that only one department can be redecorated. Which will it be, and who will be working in the unlucky department?

  • E8
    New Look
    Aired · Thu, Apr 17, 1975 · 30m

    Grace Brothers is having a 'suggestion box night'. The staff are invited to bring along their ideas after work and put them to the management. Ultimately the management decides on a suggestion for a new look for the floor - one straight from the 1920s.

Season 4
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    No Sale
    Aired · Thu, Apr 8, 1976 · 30m
  • E2
    Top Hat and Tails
    Aired · Thu, Apr 15, 1976 · 30m
  • E3
    Forward Mr. Grainger
    Aired · Thu, Apr 22, 1976 · 30m
  • E4
    Fire Practice
    Aired · Thu, Apr 29, 1976 · 30m
  • E5
    Fifty Years On
    Aired · Thu, May 6, 1976 · 30m
  • E6
    Oh What a Tangled Web
    Aired · Thu, May 13, 1976 · 30m
Season 5
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Mrs. Slocombe Expects
    Aired · Fri, Feb 25, 1977 · 30m
  • E2
    A Change is as Good as a Rest
    Aired · Fri, Mar 4, 1977 · 30m
  • E3
    Founder's Day
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 1977 · 30m
  • E4
    The Old Order Changes
    Aired · Fri, Mar 18, 1977 · 30m
  • E5
    Take-Over
    Aired · Fri, Mar 25, 1977 · 30m
  • E6
    Goodbye Mr. Grainger
    Aired · Fri, Apr 1, 1977 · 30m
  • E7
    It Pays to Advertise
    Aired · Fri, Apr 8, 1977 · 30m
Season 6
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    By Appointment
    Aired · Wed, Nov 15, 1978 · 30m
  • E2
    The Club
    Aired · Wed, Nov 22, 1978 · 30m
  • E3
    Do You Take This Man?
    Aired · Wed, Nov 29, 1978 · 30m
  • E4
    Shedding the Load
    Aired · Wed, Dec 6, 1978 · 30m
  • E5
    A Bliss Girl
    Aired · Wed, Dec 13, 1978 · 30m
  • E6
    Happy Returns
    Aired · Tue, Dec 26, 1978 · 30m
Season 7
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Junior
    Aired · Fri, Oct 19, 1979 · 30m
  • E2
    Strong Stuff, This Insurance
    Aired · Fri, Oct 26, 1979 · 30m
  • E3
    The Apartment
    Aired · Fri, Nov 2, 1979 · 30m
  • E4
    Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person
    Aired · Fri, Nov 9, 1979 · 30m
  • E5
    The Hero
    Aired · Fri, Nov 16, 1979 · 30m
  • E6
    Anything You Can Do
    Aired · Fri, Nov 23, 1979 · 30m
  • E7
    The Agent
    Aired · Fri, Nov 30, 1979 · 30m
Season 8
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Is It Catching?
    Aired · Thu, Apr 9, 1981 · 30m
  • E2
    A Personal Problem
    Aired · Thu, Apr 16, 1981 · 30m
  • E3
    Front Page Story
    Aired · Thu, Apr 23, 1981 · 30m
  • E4
    Sit Out
    Aired · Thu, Apr 30, 1981 · 30m
  • E5
    Heir Apparent
    Aired · Thu, May 7, 1981 · 30m
  • E6
    Closed Circuit
    Aired · Thu, May 21, 1981 · 30m
  • E7
    The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe
    Aired · Thu, May 28, 1981 · 30m
Season 9
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Sweet Smell of Success
    Aired · Fri, Apr 22, 1983 · 30m
  • E2
    Conduct Unbecoming
    Aired · Fri, Apr 29, 1983 · 30m
  • E3
    Memories are Made of This
    Aired · Fri, May 6, 1983 · 30m
  • E4
    Calling All Customers
    Aired · Fri, May 13, 1983 · 30m
  • E5
    Monkey Business
    Aired · Fri, May 20, 1983 · 30m
  • E6
    Lost and Found
    Aired · Fri, May 27, 1983 · 30m
Season 10
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe
    Aired · Mon, Feb 18, 1985 · 30m
  • E2
    Grounds for Divorce
    Aired · Mon, Feb 25, 1985 · 30m
  • E3
    The Hold Up
    Aired · Mon, Mar 4, 1985 · 30m
  • E4
    Gambling Fever
    Aired · Mon, Mar 11, 1985 · 30m
  • E5
    The Night Club
    Aired · Mon, Mar 18, 1985 · 30m
  • E6
    Friends and Neighbours
    Aired · Mon, Mar 25, 1985 · 30m
  • E7
    The Pop Star
    Aired · Mon, Apr 1, 1985 · 30m

    In this final episode of 'Are You Being Served?' it appears as though Mr.Spooner will be sacked. But after a raving review by a local newspaper for his singing performance at the recent concert, a record company offers him a contract. Meanwhile, the whole staff eagerly awaits to be cast as back-up singers. The stars of the show end it in style with a musical performance to remember.