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Series 1

Episode 1: Full of Mysterious Promise

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC One West

Sitcom about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden assistant Granville. Arkwright's bargain purchase has a drawback - the tins have no labels.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Sheila Brennan

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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The Two Ronnies delve into the backstage stories behind classic comedy moments as they reveal memories from their impressive careers. Including the 'fork handles' sketch. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ronnie Barker
Presenter:
Ronnie Corbett
Executive Producer:
Beatrice Ballard
Producer:
Sam Donnelly

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Series 4

Episode 3: The Housekeeper Caper

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic sitcom about a stammering, miserly shopkeeper. Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper and outsells a vacuum cleaner salesman.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Milkwoman:
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Bickerdyke:
Sandra Voe
Mrs Parslow:
Frances Cox
Little Old Lady:
Patricia Kane
Shopfitter:
Joe Belcher
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 1

Episode 2: A Mattress on Wheels

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Classic shop sitcom. Granville tries to persuade the penny-pinching Arkwright to buy him a delivery van. Show more

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron

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Series 1

Episode 3: A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Classic sitcom. Arkwright needs an ailment to get the attention of Nurse Gladys. Show more

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Braddock:
Clare Kelly
Mrs Ellis:
Barbara Keogh
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 3

Episode 1: An Errand Boy by the Ear

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about a miserly shopkeeper and his downtrodden assistant. The customers are upset by Arkwright continually dragging Granville around by the ear. Show more

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Posh Woman:
Madge Hindle
Helpful Man:
Nick Stringer
Mrs Turner:
Bridget Ashburn
Mrs Ellis:
Sue Race
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 3

Episode 4: How to Ignite Your Errand Boy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew and assistant Granville. Granville is given the task of making home-made firelighters.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Milkwoman:
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Parsloe:
Frances Cox
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 4

Episode 4: Errand Boy Executive

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic sitcom about a stammering, miserly shopkeeper. Granville attempts to improve his status and impress a local lovely.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Delphine Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Milkwoman:
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Bickerdyke:
Sandra Voe
Victor - Vac Salesman:
Howell Evans
Stephanie:
Julie Shipley
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 4

Episode 6: The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about a miserly shopkeeper. Arkwright tries all manner of schemes to get into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom. Show more

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Parsloe:
Frances Cox
Granville:
David Jason
Milkwoman:
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Cash Register Salesman:
Eric Richard
Customer:
Bobby Bragg
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 4

Episode 1: Soulmate Wanted

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden assistant. Granville advertises for some female company and gets more than he bargained for.

Contributors

Albert Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Delphine Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Michelle:
Jean Warren
Girl Who Answers Advert:
Gilly Coman
Mr Halliwell:
Norman Robbins
The Milk Woman:
Barbara Flynn
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 2

Episode 6: Shedding at the Wedding

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew and assistant Granville. Arkwright causes embarrassment at the wedding of Nurse Gladys's niece. Show more

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Blewitt:
Kathy Staff
Mr Bristow:
Roger Elliott
Motorcyclist:
Stuart Fell
Mrs Fielding:
Patsy Smart
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 2

Episode 1: Laundry Blues

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic comedy series about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew Granville. Nurse Gladys Emmanuel has a problem with her washing machine. Show more

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Blewitt:
Kathy Staff
Man from Bus Stop:
Matthew Scurfield
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 2

Episode 3: Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic comedy series about a miserly shopkeeper. Arkwright and Granville have to get shot of some fig rolls - plus some lavatory paper.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Blewett:
Kathy Staff
Man in Car:
Howard Crossley
Delivery Man:
Mike Kelly
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 2

Episode 4: The New Suit

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic comedy series about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew and assistant Granville. Arkwright needs a new suit, but is he too mean to buy one?

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Bickerdyke:
Emrys James
Mrs Blewitt:
Kathy Staff
Faith Healer:
Michael Bilton
Writer:
Roy Clarke

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Series 2

Episode 5: Arkwright's Mobile Store

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic shop comedy series about a miserly shopkeeper. In another bid to impress Nurse Gladys, Arkwright buys a van to expand his business.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Granville:
David Jason
Mrs Blewitt:
Kathy Staff
Mrs Tattersall:
Paula Tilbrook
Customer:
Brian Peck
Writer:
Roy Clarke