Episode 1
No Sale
30m10.0 / 10
When Mr. Grace decides to open the store early, the staff set out to sabotage the new policy.
Episode credits
Directed by Ray ButtGuest stars John Bardon
TV series
Are You Being Served?
1972TV-PG10 seasons7.3 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Top Hat and Tails
30m
Mr. Humphries' background as a dance instructor is called upon when the Ladies' and Gents' Wear departments form a team to compete in the inter-store ballroom dancing competition.
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Directed by Ray Butt
Episode 3
Forward Mr. Grainger
30m
Mr. Grainger is selected to fill in for Mr. Rumbold while he is away; the staff wonder whether they should take advantage of Mr. Grainger's good nature, only to discover to their horror that he doesn't have one when he sacks Mrs. Slocombe.
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Directed by Ray Butt
Episode 4
Fire Practice
30m
After finding that Grace Brothers' fire precautions leave a lot to be desired, Mr. Harman helps out training the staff in fire preparedness and a fireman gives Mr. Humphries a lift.
Episode credits
Directed by Ray Butt
Episode 5
Fifty Years On
30m
After Mrs. Slocombe starts dropping hints that it's her birthday, the staff calculate that she is 50 and plan an appropriate party.
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Directed by Ray ButtGuest stars Mavis Pugh, Penny Irving
Episode 6
Oh What a Tangled Web
30m5.5 / 10
Rumors fly when Captain Peacock gets too friendly with Mr. Rumbold's secretary at the Christmas party, and things get really out-of-hand when it seems they might have spent the night together.
Episode credits
Directed by Ray ButtGuest stars Penny Irving, Diana King
Episode 7
The Father Christmas Affair
30mfinale
When the mechanical Father Christmas proves that it can't be trusted, Mr. Grace offers a bonus for one of the staff to portray the store Santa. Meanwhile, Mr. Humphries and Mr. Lucas attempt to help Mr. Grainger prepare for a song-and-dance show at an old-folks' home.
Episode credits
Directed by Ray ButtGuest stars Jeanne Mockford, Penny Irving
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Are You Being Served?
Cast
Frank ThorntonCaptain Peacock
John InmanMr. Humphries
Mollie SugdenMrs. Slocombe
Wendy RichardMiss Brahms
Trevor BannisterMr. Lucas
Arthur BroughMr. Grainger
Nicholas SmithMr. Rumbold
James HayterMr. TebbsCredits
- Created by
- David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
- Written by
- David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 69
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
campdepartment storegay themelgbtsitcomworkplace comedy
