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Open All Hours
Episode 1: Open All Hours
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England
First-ever episode of the classic comedy series about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew and assistant Granville.
Classic sitcom about a stammering, miserly shopkeeper. Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper and outsells a vacuum cleaner salesman.
Classic sitcom. Arkwright needs an ailment to get the attention of Nurse Gladys. Show more
Sitcom about a miserly shopkeeper and his downtrodden assistant. The customers are upset by Arkwright continually dragging Granville around by the ear. Show more
Sitcom about shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden nephew and assistant Granville. Granville is given the task of making home-made firelighters.
Classic sitcom about a stammering, miserly shopkeeper. Granville attempts to improve his status and impress a local lovely.
Sitcom about a miserly shopkeeper. Arkwright tries all manner of schemes to get into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom. Show more
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.
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
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.
Ann is tired of being a housewife and decides it's time for a change. But will Martin approve of her plans?
Political sitcom. Hacker decides to abolish the Department of Education and Science to save money, giving cash directly to schools. Show more
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
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
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
Sitcom about miserly shopkeeper Arkwright and his downtrodden assistant. Granville advertises for some female company and gets more than he bargained for.
Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia. Martin's not happy when Paul asks if he can join him in the local cricket team.
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
Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend to dinner, but things don't go as smoothly as they'd planned.