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Series 2

The Cruise

Duration: 27 minutes

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

Jean’s personal life has become the focal point of conversation between Judy and Sandy. Lionel offers Jean a free cruise holiday, but her response is not what he’d imagined.

Contributors

Jean Pargetter:
Judi Dench
Lionel Hardcastle:
Geoffrey Palmer
Stephen:
Paul Chapman

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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 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

Open All Hours

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

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2

Episode 7: The Psychiatrist

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Martin and Ann both come to the conclusion that the other needs professional help when they meet a psychiatrist at one of Paul's parties.

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2

Episode 4: Housework

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia. While Ann is in hospital for minor surgery, Martin's attempts to keep his house in order are somewhat ambitious. Show more

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Series 2

Episode 5: Snooker

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia. Martin hopes to win the local snooker tournament, but is angry when it turns out Paul has a talent for the game as well.

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Series 2

Episode 6: Boredom

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Ann is tired of being a housewife and decides it's time for a change. But will Martin approve of her plans?

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2

Episode 7: The National Education Service

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Political sitcom. Hacker decides to abolish the Department of Education and Science to save money, giving cash directly to schools. Show more

Contributors

James Hacker:
Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley:
Derek Fowlds
Dorothy Wainwright:
Deborah Norton
Sir Arnold Robinson:
John Nettleton
Annie Hacker:
Diana Hoddinott
Neil, The Party Chairman:
Jerome Willis
Chief Whip:
Peter Cartwright
Writer:
Antony Jay

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2

Episode 8: The Tangled Web

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Classic sitcom. MPs have been complaining about their phones being tapped. Jim Hacker naturally denies this, only to be told by Sir Humphrey that it is in fact true. Show more

Contributors

James Hacker:
Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleton:
Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley:
Derek Fowlds
Dorothy Wainwright:
Deborah Norton
Sir Arnold Robinson:
John Nettleton
Annie Hacker:
Diana Hoddinott
Writer:
Antony Jay

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Series 1

Episode 4: Holiday Plans

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Suburban sitcom. It's time for members of the Close to go on a holiday outing. Some wish to repeat a trip to the Alps, but Paul has something different in mind. Show more

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Series 1

Episode 5: Vicars and Tarts

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Suburban sitcom. Martin organises a fundraising dance. Paul innocently lends a helping hand and in doing so mercilessly interferes with Martin's arrangements. Show more

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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 2: The Cricket Match

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia. Martin's not happy when Paul asks if he can join him in the local cricket team.

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Series 2

Episode 1: The Tea Party

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Sitcom about suburban disharmony. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul steps in, upsets his plans, and gives them an afternoon to remember. Show more

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Series 2

Episode 3: A Married Man

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend to dinner, but things don't go as smoothly as they'd planned.