Are You Being Served? (1972)
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1972 - 1985
- 69 episodes (10 series)
Sitcom set in London department store Grace Bros., where the Ladies' Intimate Apparel and Men's Ready To Wear departments are forced to share a floor. Stars Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith and more.
- Series 3, Episode 4 repeated at 3:20pm on Gold
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1972 - 1985
- Channel
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 69 (1 pilot + 10 series)
- Stars
- Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Trevor Bannister, Arthur English, Arthur Brough and more
- Writers
- Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft
- Directors
- Bernard Thompson, Harold Snoad, Ray Butt, David Croft, Bob Spiers, Gordon Elsbury, John Kilby and Martin Shardlow
- Producers
- David Croft, Harold Snoad, Bob Spiers and Martin Shardlow
- Company
The peace and arrangement of ages is thrown into disarray at London department store Grace Brothers when Ladies' Intimate Apparel is moved to the opposite side of the same floor already occupied by Men's Ready To Wear.
Stubborn ladies' manager Mrs. Slocombe is quickly thrown into direct conflict with Mr. Grainger and his staff: particularly cheeky junior salesman Mr. Lucas, who takes a near-instant shine to Slocombe's assistant, buxom young blonde Miss Brahms.
Between Lucas and Grainger is the outrageously camp Mr. Humphries; and above them all are Captain Peacock, the head of the floor; company executive Mr. Rumbold; and the co-founder of the store, positively ancient board chairman 'Young' Mr. Grace, complete with a never-ending stream of farcical sales and promotional initiatives.
Additional details
- Part of
- Also known as
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- Comedy Playhouse: Are You Being Served?
- AYBS? (Acronym)
- Production
- Studio
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 8th September 1972 at 9:30pm on BBC One
- Next repeats
-
- Series 3, Episode 4: Today at 3:20pm on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 5: Tomorrow at 9:20am on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 5: Tomorrow at 3:20pm on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 6: Friday at 9:20am on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 6: Friday at 3:20pm on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 6: Saturday at 7:50am on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 7: Monday at 9:40am on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 7: Monday at 6:20pm on Gold
- Series 3, Episode 8: Tuesday at 9:40am on Gold
- Most recent repeats
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- Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 9:20am on Gold - Series 3, Episode 4
- Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 3:15pm on Gold - Series 3, Episode 3
- Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 8:40am on Gold - Series 3, Episode 3