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Series · 1972 – 1985 · Comedy

Are You Being Served?

★7.3 1972 – 1985 10 Seasons David Croft TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

10 seasons · 69 episodes

Are You Being Served? (Pilot)

Episode 01

Are You Being Served? (Pilot)

Sep 8, 1972 · 30 min

A reorganization within the store forces the staff of the gentlemen's ready-to-wear department to share their floor space with the Ladies' Department. Mrs. Slocombe, head of the Ladies, and Mr. Grainger, head of the Gents, immediately come to loggerheads over control of the center floor display. Mr. Grainger refuses to take down his trousers and put Mrs. Slocombe's underwear in its place. Undaunted, she goes over his head to Captain Peacock, and then to Mr. Rumbold.

Dear Sexy Knickers...

Episode 02

Dear Sexy Knickers...

Mar 21, 1973 · 30 min

Mr. Lucas attempts to send Miss Brahms a love letter suggesting an after-work "get it together". Confusion on who sent the letter and to whom it was intended sets the stage for a lot of misunderstanding. There's also the customers to contend with and Mr. Lucas has a devil of a time fitting them into clothing.

Our Figures Are Slipping

Episode 03

Our Figures Are Slipping

Mar 28, 1973 · 30 min

The Department figures have taken a dive and so Mr. Rumbold decides to convene a sales conference amongst the staff. Since the meeting is taking place after hours and off the clock, no one is very motivated to provide any solutions. If something isn't done, someone might lose their job, and that someone is clearly Mr. Lucas.

Camping In

Episode 04

Camping In

Apr 4, 1973 · 30 min

A transport strike leaves the staff stranded at the store, so Young Mr. Grace offers to let them spend the night on the floor. Tents are set up, but Mr. Lucas has trouble keeping his up. A "campfire" sing along leads to talk of the last World War and the experiences some of them had.

His and Hers

Episode 05

His and Hers

Apr 11, 1973 · 30 min

Mr. Grainger's trousers are missing, along with the central display. The staff learns that the space was freed up for the "His & Hers" fragrance display. Mrs. Slocombe is outraged that they went her to take down her underwear and put perfume there in its place. The glamorous salesgirl causes stirrings in the trouser department. When it's discovered that free stockings and ties are given out with every scent purchase, both departments formulate a plan to oust the intruder.

Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend

Episode 06

Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend

Apr 18, 1973 · 30 min

It's pay day at Grace Brothers and the staff realize that their money just doesn't go very far. An opportunity for a bonus arises when a customer loses a diamond and offers a £100 reward. Greed gets the better of everyone, except Mr. Grainger, and soon they're conspiring behind each others backs. Mr. Mash throws a wrench in the search after he damages a jeweled dress, causing a multitude of "diamonds" within the department.

About the series

Are You Being Served? poster
Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 100 votes

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.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Captain Peacock

John Inman

John Inman

Mr. Humphries

Mollie Sugden

Mollie Sugden

Mrs. Slocombe

Wendy Richard

Wendy Richard

Miss Brahms

Nicholas Smith

Nicholas Smith

Mr. Rumbold

Mike Berry

Mike Berry

Mr. Spooner

Arthur English

Arthur English

Mr. Harman

Candy Davis

Candy Davis

Miss Belfridge

Where to watch Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served? is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd has 10 seasons and 69 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 100 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Are You Being Served? have?

Are You Being Served? has 10 seasons with 69 episodes in total.

Is Are You Being Served? still on the air?

Are You Being Served? has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Are You Being Served??

Are You Being Served? airs on BBC One.

When did Are You Being Served? first air?

Are You Being Served? first aired on September 8, 1972.

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