Open All Hours
Overview
Open All Hours, a beloved BBC sitcom crafted by Roy Clarke, features Ronnie Barker as the tight-fisted shopkeeper Arkwright. His antics are matched by David Jason, who portrays his often-exasperated nephew, Granville, diligently managing the duties of an errand boy. Set in a quaint corner shop, the show delves into the humorous dynamics between the two, highlighting their quirky interactions with customers and each other. With sharp wit and memorable characters, this classic series captures the charm and challenges of running a small business in a close-knit community.
Episodes
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1
Full Of Mysterious Promise
Arkwright acquires a batch of faulty tinned products, but there's a catch: they all lack labels! Determined to make a profit, he attempts to sell them...
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2
A Mattress On Wheels
Granville is tired of making his deliveries on his bike and tries to persuade Arkwright to invest in a van. He believes that having a mattress in the ...
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3
A Nice Cosy Little Disease
Arkwright schemes to come up with the ideal ailment to feign illness, hoping to capture Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's attention, as he believes she has been...
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4
Beware Of The Dog
Following a failed break-in at his shop, Arkwright concludes that it’s time to get a guard dog. Instead of acquiring a real canine, he opts for a cl...
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5
Well Catered Funeral
When Arkwright’s old friend Parslow passes away, he seizes the opportunity to manage the catering for the funeral, all the while hoping to make a co...
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6
Apples and Self Service
Arkwright kicks off a sales campaign to clear out an excess inventory of apples he mistakenly ordered in large quantities.
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Laundry Blues
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel notices Granville having a tough time with the laundry and insists that Arkwright needs to get a new washing machine. To appease...
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2
The Reluctant Traveller
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are set for a romantic night at a hotel. Unbeknownst to her, it's just around the corner! Meanwhile, Granville is ...
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3
Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls
Arkwright finds himself in a familiar predicament, unable to sell items that no one seems interested in. However, his marketing creativity shines as h...
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4
The New Suit
On Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's advice, Arkwright finds himself in need of a new suit.
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5
Arkwright's Mobile Store
To demonstrate to Nurse Gladys Emmanuel his commitment to growing his business, Arkwright purchases a van, allowing Arkwright's Stores to operate as a...
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6
Shedding At The Wedding
Arkwright attends a wedding accompanied by Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, but his suit has an overwhelming odor of mothballs. To freshen it up, he awkwardly h...
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7
St. Albert's Day
Arkwright concocts a fictitious Saint's Day, allowing Granville the opportunity to inspect the pockets of a foreign customer he suspects might be stea...
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1
An Errand Boy by the Ear
The patrons are increasingly frustrated as they watch Granville being repeatedly yanked around by the ear by Arkwright.
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2
The Ginger Men
Arkwright finds himself with another surplus of merchandise, this time a large stock of Ginger Cake that he needs to unload. To boost sales, he concoc...
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3
Duet for Solo Bicycle
Granville's efforts to impress the girls, particularly Wendy, are being thwarted by the irritating squeak of his grocer's bike. The noise is turning h...
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4
How to Ignite Your Errand Boy
Granville has the responsibility of creating homemade firelighters, and a key component for his project is the shredded fabric from his disco shirt.
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5
The Man From Down Under
Arkwright finds himself competing for Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's affection when an old acquaintance from Australia comes back to town, stirring up memori...
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6
The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid
Granville sheds his previous look by donning stylish shades and trendy clothes, topped off with a flashy 'medallion' crafted from a cocoa tin lid.
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1
Soulmate Wanted
Granville puts out an ad seeking female companionship, but soon finds himself overwhelmed by the unexpected response.
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2
Horse-Trading
Arkwright confidently sells a bunch of clothes-horses to a competing Asian shopkeeper. However, when the rival begins raking in substantial profits by...
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3
The Housekeeper Caper
Arkwright hatches a plan to stir up some jealousy in Nurse Gladys Emmanuel by placing an ad in the local newspaper for a live-in housekeeper. However,...
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4
The Errand Boy Executive
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5
Happy Birthday Arkwright
Arkwright is on high alert when Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Granville inform him that a representative from the Good Shop Guide is inspecting local shop...
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6
The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
Arkwright pulls out all the stops in his attempts to sneak into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, resorting to everything from a ladder to a box of cho...
