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Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?
★ 7.4/10•1972•30m•TV-PG•Comedy
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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.

Martin Shardlow · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 8, 1972

Episodes

Episode 1 - Are You Being Served? (Pilot)E130m

Are You Being Served? (Pilot)

A reorganization within the store forces the staff of the gentlemen's ready-to-wear department to share their floor space with the Ladies' Department. Mrs. Slocombe, head of the Ladies, and Mr. Grainger, head of the Gents, immediately come to loggerheads over control of the center floor display. Mr. Grainger refuses to take down his trousers and put Mrs. Slocombe's underwear in its place. Undaunted, she goes over his head to Captain Peacock, and then to Mr. Rumbold.

Sep 8, 1972

Episode 2 - Dear Sexy Knickers...E230m

Dear Sexy Knickers...

Mr. Lucas attempts to send Miss Brahms a love letter suggesting an after-work "get it together". Confusion on who sent the letter and to whom it was intended sets the stage for a lot of misunderstanding. There's also the customers to contend with and Mr. Lucas has a devil of a time fitting them into clothing.

Mar 21, 1973

Episode 3 - Our Figures Are SlippingE330m

Our Figures Are Slipping

The Department figures have taken a dive and so Mr. Rumbold decides to convene a sales conference amongst the staff. Since the meeting is taking place after hours and off the clock, no one is very motivated to provide any solutions. If something isn't done, someone might lose their job, and that someone is clearly Mr. Lucas.

Mar 28, 1973

Episode 4 - Camping InE430m

Camping In

A transport strike leaves the staff stranded at the store, so Young Mr. Grace offers to let them spend the night on the floor. Tents are set up, but Mr. Lucas has trouble keeping his up. A "campfire" sing along leads to talk of the last World War and the experiences some of them had.

Apr 4, 1973

Episode 5 - His and HersE530m

His and Hers

Mr. Grainger's trousers are missing, along with the central display. The staff learns that the space was freed up for the "His & Hers" fragrance display. Mrs. Slocombe is outraged that they went her to take down her underwear and put perfume there in its place. The glamorous salesgirl causes stirrings in the trouser department. When it's discovered that free stockings and ties are given out with every scent purchase, both departments formulate a plan to oust the intruder.

Apr 11, 1973

Episode 6 - Diamonds Are a Man's Best FriendE630m

Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend

It's pay day at Grace Brothers and the staff realize that their money just doesn't go very far. An opportunity for a bonus arises when a customer loses a diamond and offers a £100 reward. Greed gets the better of everyone, except Mr. Grainger, and soon they're conspiring behind each others backs. Mr. Mash throws a wrench in the search after he damages a jeweled dress, causing a multitude of "diamonds" within the department.

Apr 18, 1973

Actors

Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Captain Peacock

John Inman

John Inman

Mr. Humphries

Mollie Sugden

Mollie Sugden

Mrs. Slocombe

Wendy Richard

Wendy Richard

Miss Brahms

Nicholas Smith

Nicholas Smith

Mr. Rumbold

Mike Berry

Mike Berry

Mr. Spooner

Arthur English

Arthur English

Mr. Harman

Candy Davis

Candy Davis

Miss Belfridge

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