Open All Hours
Open All Hours

Open All Hours

1976 4 Seasons 25 Episodes ⭐ 7.9 Comedy

Open All Hours is a British television sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, starring Ronnie Barker as penny-pinching corner-shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, and David Jason as his nephew and assistant Granville. The programme originated as a 1973 episode of Barker’s comedy anthology Seven of One, and later ran for 26 episodes; the first series broadcast on BBC2, the remaining three series broadcast on BBC1.

Open All Hours is a British television sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, starring Ronnie Barker as penny-pinching corner-shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, and David Jason as his nephew and assistant Granville. The programme originated as a 1973 episode of Barker’s comedy anthology Seven of One, and later ran for 26 episodes; the first series broadcast on BBC2, the remaining three series broadcast on BBC1.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Full of Mysterious Promise

Stuttering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, assisted by his much put-upon nephew Granville, runs the corner shop in a Doncas

EP 2

A Mattress on Wheels

Fed up with having to do deliveries in all weathers on his bike, Granville suggests Arkwright invest in a van. Needless

EP 3

A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Arkwright feels that Nurse Gladys has been neglecting him and, in order to get her undivided attention, he must come dow

EP 4

Beware of the Dog

When a crime wave hits the area, Arkwright decides to scare off any potential burglars by putting up a notice that says

EP 5

Well Catered Funeral

Arkwright goes with Nurse Gladys to the funeral of his friend Parslow. He's not keen to leave Granville in charge but it

EP 6

Apples and Self Service

Arkwright has bought too many apples and desperately tries in vain to persuade each successive customer to buy some. Aft

EP 1

Laundry Blues

Nurse Gladys feels sorry for Granville, struggling to do the laundry by hand, and suggests to Arkwright that he buy a wa

EP 2

The Reluctant Traveller

Arkwright decides to take Nurse Gladys to a hotel, leaving Granville in a position to make his play for the milk round l

EP 3

Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Whilst Granville moans about the shop opening at dawn, Arkwright bewails his inability to sell a load of fig biscuits an

EP 4

The New Suit

Nurse Gladys has forced Arkwright to buy a new suit because she's tired of being seen around with him in a shabby suit.

EP 5

Arkwright's Mobile Store

In an effort to convince Nurse Gladys that he's a man of enterprise, Arkwright decides to invest in a mobile shop, to be

EP 6

Shedding at the Wedding

To the envy of Granville who has never attended one, Arkwright is taking Nurse Gladys to a wedding and has taken his old

EP 7

St Albert's Day

Arkwright has always told Granville his father was a Hungarian but then a real Hungarian comes into the shop. Could it b

EP 1

An Errand Boy by the Ear

There are protests when Arkwright is caught dragging Granville around by his ear. Whilst Arkwright reasons that this is

EP 2

The Ginger Men

When Arkwright finds himself with a surplus of Jamaican Ginger cakes, he tries various marketing ploys to sell them off,

EP 3

Duet for Solo Bicycle

When a posh man arrives for directions, Arkwright is concerned that Nurse Gladys is seeing another whilst Granville's lo

EP 4

How to Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright considers yet another money-making scheme. Everybody seems to want fire-lighters in the winter so he can save

EP 5

The Man from Down Under

Arkwright learns that a former beau of Nurse Gladys' is returning from Australia, where he emigrated a couple decades ag

EP 6

The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Fed up with tank-tops and shop pinnies, Granville decides to court a cool image. He gets a pair of shades and a nice fas

EP 1

Soulmate Wanted

Granville decides it's high time he did something about his single status and places an advert in the lonely hearts colu

EP 2

Horse-Trading

Arkwright has a rival: corner shop owner Mr Gupta, so he sends Granville undercover – in a sari – to check him out.

EP 3

The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright believes that he can make Nurse Gladys jealous if he has a live-in housekeeper. This only succeeds in attracti

EP 4

The Errand Boy Executive

Anxious to impress boutique girl Stephanie ('with a P-H!'), Granville passes himself off as a young executive, claiming

EP 5

Happy Birthday, Arkwright

Nurse Gladys and Granville play a trick on Arkwright, persuading the shopkeeper that a man representing the Good Shopkee

EP 6

The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Ever persistent to worm his way into Nurse Gladys' bedroom as well as her affections, Arkwright finds that flattery and

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