Are You Being Served?

Épisode 1 - Pilot

8 septembre 1972 - 4/5

A reorganization within the store forces the staff of the Gentlemens 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.

Épisode 2 - Dear Sexy Knickers

21 mars 1973 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 3 - Our Figures Are Slipping

28 mars 1973 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 4 - Camping In

4 avril 1973 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 5 - His and Hers

11 avril 1973 - 3/5

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.

Épisode 6 - Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend

18 avril 1973 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 1 - The Clock

14 mars 1974

It's Mr. Grainger's 37th anniversary at Grace Brothers and the Department hosts a celebration dinner for him. It's a time of happiness, and dread, for if he receives a cuckoo clock then it means he's to be retired.

Épisode 2 - Cold Comfort

21 mars 1974 - 4/5

A fuel shortage grips the country and Grace Brothers, so the stores furnaces are shut down for the day. The staff are freezing and soon develop unique ways to keep warm.

Épisode 3 - The Think Tank

28 mars 1974 - 4/5

Sales are falling once again and so Mr. Rumbold calls together a "think tank", a suggestion he "borrowed" from Captain Peacock. The staff decide that a fashion show would be the answer, but when Young Mr. Grace won't cough up the dough to hire proper models, the staff are forced to put on the show themselves.

Épisode 4 - Big Brother

4 avril 1974 - 4/5

There's trouble afoot at Grace Brothers! Someone's been lifting Mrs. Slocombe's skirts and putting their hands in Mr. Grainger's drawers. Shoplifting has struck the store and Mr. Rumbold installs a store detective and a video surveillance system. It goes off track for awhile, as Mr. Rumbold turns into a voyeur and the staff act like they're on television. Ultimately, the staff decide to do in the scheme and prey on Mr. Rumbolds hypochondria to accomplish it.

Épisode 5 - Hoorah for the Holidays

11 avril 1974 - 4/5

The Store's redecoration plans threaten to interfere in the staffs vacations. Everyone is now expected to take the same two weeks off and there's disagreements on how to handle it. Grace Brother's Tour Group Company offers some package deals, but they are far from First Class.

Épisode 1 - The Hand of Fate

27 février 1975 - 4/5

Mr. Humphries begins displaying his ability to read palms and tell the future. He sees that Captain Peacock will soon be "climbing the ladder and wearing a new hat". Everyone takes this to mean a promotion, especially now that there's a vacancy on the Board of Directors and Mr. Rumbold is in line for it. Captain Peacock expects to take Mr. Rumbold's job. The department staff soon all imagine moving up.

Épisode 2 - Coffee Morning

6 mars 1975 - 4/5

Mr. Grainger is 5 minutes late coming back from his coffee break and this sets in motion a management scheme to monitor all breaks. The staff must sign in and sign out when they leave and return to the department. The department staff revolt and union action is taken

Épisode 3 - Up Captain Peacock

13 mars 1975 - 4/5

Captain Peacock is celebrating his 20th year at Grace Brothers, and while his request for a raise has been turned down, he has been given a key to the Executive Wash Room and the privilige of eating in the Executive Dining Room. He lords this over the department staff and Mr. Grainger decides to make some trouble.

Épisode 4 - Cold Store

20 mars 1975 - 4/5

Illnesses strike the Department, and Mr. Lucas decides to fake his to get the day off. His plan backfires as he is assigned to the Ladies Counter as a sort of "quarantine".

Épisode 5 - Wedding Bells

27 mars 1975 - 4/5

Naughty sayings on her underwear push Mrs. Slocombe to the brink of giving her notice, but then it's discovered that Old Mr. Grace plans to ask a member of the staff to marry him. When he calls for Mrs. Slocombe, everyone assumes she's the one.

Épisode 6 - German Week

3 avril 1975 - 4/5

Grace Brothers hosts a week long sales event by selling only German goods. The staff, however, find that the German customers they are getting only want British goods. Captain Peacock objects to the "uniform" he's expected to wear and Mrs. Slocombe gets into the German wines.

Épisode 7 - Shoulder to Shoulder

10 avril 1975 - 3/5

The Ladies Department is temporarily closed due to refurbishing, so Mrs. Slocombe and Miss Brahms are given counter space over in the Gents. However, the men aren't very happy at having to share their area and do their best to make them unwelcome.

Épisode 8 - New Look

17 avril 1975 - 4/5

An after-hours staff meeting produces an idea to introduce background music and a recorded voice; the only question is--whose voice?

Épisode 9 - Christmas Crackers

22 décembre 1975 - 4/5

The staff are called to an early morning meeting to decide on ways to boost Christmas sales figures. However, Young Mr. Grace has already decided that all the floor staff will have to wear novelty costumes, something which none of them are too happy about. This is the final appearance of Mr. Mash.

Épisode 1 - No Sale

8 avril 1976 - 3/5

When Mr. Grace decides to open the store early, the staff set out to sabotage the new policy.

Épisode 2 - Top Hat and Tails

15 avril 1976 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 3 - Forward Mr. Grainger

22 avril 1976 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 4 - Fire Practice

29 avril 1976 - 2/5

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.

Épisode 5 - Fifty Years On

6 mai 1976 - 3/5

After Mrs. Slocombe starts dropping hints that it's her birthday, the staff calculate that she is 50 and plan an appropriate party.

Épisode 6 - Oh What a Tangled Web

13 mai 1976 - 3/5

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.

Épisode 7 - The Father Christmas Affair

24 décembre 1976 - 2/5

Grace Brothers decides to have electric Father Christmas models, but this is soon cancelled when they go wrong. Young Mr. Grace then decides to offer £50 to a member of the department, including Mr. Rumbold, to dress up as Father Christmas and give gifts to the children. Young Mr. Grace gets a young boy to decide which one of the staff will be Father Christmas. Meanwhile, Mr. Grainger is worried about his annual performance to entertain the residents of an old people's home. First appearance of The Canteen Manageress

Épisode 1 - Mrs. Slocombe Expects

25 février 1977 - 3/5

The staff have kittens when Mrs. Slocombe announces she's expecting a happy event, but it turns out that it's merely her cat that's pregnant; when she refuses to leave Tiddles unattended, she braves the ire of Captain Peacock by smuggling the cat into the ladies' fitting room.

Épisode 2 - A Change Is as Good as a Rest

4 mars 1977 - 4/5

When Mr. Grace announces that he plans on temporarily reorganizing the departments, the staff are indignant, but find that work can be a lot of fun...if you're working in the toy department.

Épisode 3 - Founder's Day

11 mars 1977 - 3/5

To celebrate Mr. Grace's 80th birthday, the staff organize This is Your Department, a spoof of This is Your Life.

Épisode 4 - The Old Order Changes

18 mars 1977 - 4/5

Young Mr. Grace returns from a trip to the U.S. with a host of new sales techniques that he is eager to implement.

Épisode 5 - Take-Over

25 mars 1977 - 4/5

The staff prevent another firm's hostile takeover of Grace Brothers by impersonating the shareholders. Mr. Harman gives a rousing speech, and Grace Brothers is saved.

Épisode 6 - Goodbye Mr. Grainger

1 avril 1977 - 3/5

Mr. Grainger's temper as become extremely short. The staff, in a private meeting with Mr. Rumbold, decide he must go. However, when he wins the lottery, his bad mood vanishes and he makes his peace with the staff and stays on.

Épisode 7 - It Pays to Advertise

8 avril 1977 - 3/5

The staff star in a TV commercial for Grace Brothers, produced by Mr. Humphries. Could Mr. Grace's cheapness be the reason for using his staff in such fashion?

Épisode 8 - Are You Being Served?: The Movie

18 octobre 1977

When Grace Brothers closes for redecoration, Young Mr. Grace send the staff on holiday to Costa Plonka, where they find themselves in the middle of a revolution

Épisode 1 - By Appointment

15 novembre 1978 - 3/5

The new head of men's department is introduced and the staff prepare for a possible royal visit.

Épisode 2 - The Club

22 novembre 1978 - 4/5

Young Mr. Grace invites his workers to form a social club - in a dismal cellar badly in need of decoration. Undeterred, the staff tackle the paint and paper job with vigor.

Épisode 3 - Do You Take This Man?

29 novembre 1978 - 4/5

Mrs. Slocombe thinks she's finally got her man, a bouzouki player in a Greek restaurant. The staff plan a reception at the store to help keep costs down, and her American uncle plans on giving the happy couple a house. Before they can leave for the church, however, the best man arrives with bad news, forcing Mr. Tebbs to don the garb of a Greek vicar and Mr. Humphries that of the bridegroom.

Épisode 4 - Shedding the Load

6 décembre 1978 - 4/5

Sales figures are down; profits are low. Young Mr. Grace is forced to make some economies. The threat of redundancies is looming. Someone is going to have to go - but who is it to be?

Épisode 5 - A Bliss Girl

13 décembre 1978 - 4/5

A new display of perfume arrives from Bliss, but there is no Bliss Girl to man the counter. Mrs. Slocombe refuses the position, so Mr. Humphries becomes the Bliss Girl for the day.

Épisode 6 - Happy Returns

26 décembre 1978 - 3/5

It is Young Mr. Grace's birthday, and the staff sing the traditional birthday song for him and enjoy the traditional free lunch. They later rehearse their cabaret performance for Young Mr. Grace's birthday party, a ballet called The Ballet of the Toys. A professional cabaret troupe will also be performing at the party, and when the troupe arrives, it turns out they themselves will be performing The Ballet of the Toys, which forces the staff to go to Plan B. Last appearance of Mr. Tebbs

Épisode 1 - The Junior

19 octobre 1979 - 3/5

Mr. Goldberg is hired as a junior after having recently run his own small tailoring business. To Captain Peacock's chagrin, the staff learn that Mr. Goldberg had served under the Captain but recalls those army days differently.

Épisode 2 - Strong Stuff, This Insurance

26 octobre 1979 - 4/5

The staff must take physicals to get insurance. Listening through the door of Mr. Grace's office, they hear Mr. Harman describing the state of the furniture, which they misunderstand as being the results of their physicals.

Épisode 3 - The Apartment

2 novembre 1979 - 3/5

By permission of Mr. Grace, Mrs. Slocombe moves into a display apartment in Grace Brothers, because her new home is occupied by squatters. Due to a transport strike, Mr. Humphries seeks to join her in her new accommodations.

Épisode 4 - Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person

9 novembre 1979 - 3/5

Mrs. Slocombe temporarily takes the place of Mr. Rumbold, who has taken ill, and she discovers the job isn't what she expected.

Épisode 5 - The Hero

16 novembre 1979 - 3/5

Captain Peacock is challenged to a boxing match by a member of another department. He backs out, and Mr. ""Hugger"" Humphries is "" elected"" to take his place in a wrestling match. He loses that match, but Mrs. Slocombe enters the ring and defeats the challenger.

Épisode 6 - Anything You Can Do

23 novembre 1979 - 3/5

The standard of the canteen food of Grace Brothers is rapidly going from bad to worse. After confronting the catering workers with their complaints, the staff are told to get on with the food preparation on their own.

Épisode 7 - The Agent

30 novembre 1979 - 2/5

Mr. Goldberg runs an agency to get the staff better jobs. After Captain Peacock and Mr. Rumbold become aware of this, Mr. Humphries and Mrs. Slocombe are given raises, and decide to stay with the store.

Épisode 8 - The Punch and Judy Affair

26 décembre 1979 - 2/5

The Gentlemen's and Ladies' departments become pariahs when they choose not to take part in a company-wide strike. In an attempt to regain favour, the departments stage a life-sized Punch and Judy show to entertain the children of the store's staff. Mr. Humphries directs, Mr. Lucas and Miss Brahms play the title roles, and Mrs. Slocombe brings convincing masculinity to the role of policewoman. Last appearance of Mr. Lucas and Mr. Goldberg

Épisode 1 - Is It Catching?

9 avril 1981 - 2/5

The staff contract a strange tropical illness, Marine's Disease, from Mr. Humphries. They are quarantined in the basement until the disease has passed.

Épisode 2 - A Personal Problem

16 avril 1981 - 2/5

Captain Peacock's wife works at Grace Brothers, as Mr. Rumbold's secretary. He is intensely jealous and is absolutely convinced that the two of them are having an affair.

Épisode 3 - Front Page Story

23 avril 1981 - 1/5

Mr. Humphries is made editor of the new staff magazine. The 1st Floor staff is not pleased with the stories he writes about them causing friction in the relations between floors.

Épisode 4 - Sit Out

30 avril 1981 - 3/5

The staff go on strike after being threatened with a pay cut or being moved to the bargain basement. They stage a protest on the roof which doesn't go as plannedc.

Épisode 5 - Heir Apparent

7 mai 1981 - 3/5

Old Mr. Grace becomes convinced that Mr. Humphries is his long-lost son.

Épisode 6 - Closed Circuit

21 mai 1981 - 3/5

Grace Brothers has decided to enter the video age and display advertisements on closed circuit television throughout the store. Meanwhile, there is a new face in Menswear.

Épisode 7 - The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe

28 mai 1981 - 1/5

Mrs. Slocombe has dreams in which she and Mr. Humphries become romantically embroiled. When she attempts to turn fantasy into reality, the situation becomes most difficult to handle.

Épisode 8 - Roots?

24 décembre 1981 - 1/5

It is Old Mr. Grace's birthday, and the department want to bring a musical tribute to the Grace family. Mr. Rumbold's brother Mycroft (played by Nicholas Smith in a double role) then sets out to trace the Grace family tree, which leads to Wales, Scotland, Somerset and, ultimately (apparently), deepest Africa. The title of the episode is a nod to the 1977 American TV mini-series Roots, based on Alex Haley's book of the same title, which aired in Britain shortly afterward. Last appearance of Young Mr. Grace, Old Mr. Grace and Mr. Klein

Épisode 1 - The Sweet Smell of Success

22 avril 1983 - 2/5

The staff find they have to start paying more for lunch and Mrs. Slocombe tries to make some side money by selling her home-made perfume.

Épisode 2 - Conduct Unbecoming

29 avril 1983 - 3/5

Captain Peacock continues to flirt with Mr. Rumbold's new secretary while Mr. Humphries leaves his mother's home and is accused of stealing.

Épisode 3 - Memories Are Made of This

6 mai 1983 - 3/5

When the sports goods are temporarily relocated to the mens & ladies floor, Captain Peacock tries out some golf equipment and accidentally hits Mrs. Slocombe. She then thinks she's a little girl, wrecking havoc on the store as she cavorts around the department.

Épisode 4 - Calling All Customers

13 mai 1983 - 2/5

The staff perform a play on CB radio to advertise Grace Brothers.

Épisode 5 - Monkey Business

20 mai 1983

Bad news. Grace Brothers may be bought by the Japanese. The staff take their problems to Number Ten, where they contact President Reagan by the phone. Mrs. Thatcher gets fashion tips from Mr. Humphries.

Épisode 6 - Lost and Found

27 mai 1983 - 1/5

When Mrs. Slocombe's cat turns up missing, she decides that only Mr. Humphries could take its place.

Épisode 1 - Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe

18 février 1985

Mrs. Slocombe is forcibly retired from her position. and tries out various posts around the store while the others have to deal with her replacement.

Épisode 2 - Grounds for Divorce

25 février 1985 - 1/5

When Captain Peacock tries to salvage his marriage, he resorts to radical measures to discourage an admirer.

Épisode 3 - The Hold-Up

4 mars 1985 - 1/5

When the store is robbed late one night, the staff determine to capture the burglars themselves.

Épisode 4 - Gambling Fever

11 mars 1985 - 3/5

Security cameras are again installed at Grace Brothers, and when the staff bet their bonuses on a horse race, it's up to Mr. Humphries to mime the race to them by closed-circuit.

Épisode 5 - The Night Club

18 mars 1985 - 3/5

When Old Mr. Grace decides to allow the staff to use the store for after-hours money-making, they decide to open a nightclub. However, the advertising campaign has some rather unexpected results.

Épisode 6 - Friends and Neighbours

25 mars 1985 - 2/5

When traveling to and from work becomes difficult, the staff threaten to resign unless they receive a travel allowance. Old Mr. Grace offers them the empty apartments on the top floor as living space, but they soon discover cohabitation isn't what it's cracked up to be.

Épisode 7 - The Pop Star

1 avril 1985 - 3/5

This episode we find Mr. Spooner is about to be discovered by a record company. One problem is that his voice keeps giving out. Mr. Humphries gives him a tonic and he recoveres for a little while. While auditioning on tv with Grace Brothers Staff, his voice gives out.

Épisode 8 - 2016 Special

15 février 2016

30 years later, some of Britain's most memorable characters are brought back to life with an all-star cast. Havoc ensues for the people of London's Grace Brothers department store.

Épisode 8 - The Best of 'Are You Being Served?'

18 janvier 1992

When Mr. Humphries' mother is asked to write a book, she and her son stroll down memory lane as they recall his old experiences at Grace Brothers'.

Épisode 9 - Are You Being Served?: Secrets And Scandals

28 mai 2022

Documentary looking behind the scenes at tales from the making of beloved sitcom Are You Being Served? which was one of the most popular and most outrageous British sitcoms of all time. For more than a decade, millions of viewers tuned in for its smutty innuendo and the electric chemistry between the cast. But behind the laughter were plenty of secrets and scandals. This comedy video reveals how the show's creators had to fight the BBC throughout the sitcom's blockbuster run to keep the show on air, how there was the off-screen jostling for top billing, the personal tragedies that befell the cast, and the behind-the-scenes secrets about how the show was made.

Épisode 9 - The Story of 'Are You Being Served?' (Documentary)

1 janvier 2010

The Story of Are You Being Served? Chock-full of innuendo, dodgy lifts, occasional customers and much loved regulars, this documentary tells the story of the long-running farce set in the clothing section of a dilapidated department store. It's an affectionate look back at one of Britain's most popular sitcoms, where off camera the veneer of camaraderie concealed an undercurrent of envy and sadness.

Épisode 10 - Wendy Richard - A Life on the Box

From 'Are You Being Served?' to 'EastEnders,' Wendy Richard has lived her life on the Television screen. Now, get up close and personal in this exclusive documentary, featuring interviews with such 'Are You Being Served?' alumni as John Inman, Mollie Sugden and Trevor Bannister!

Épisode 11 - You Can't Teach a New Dog Old Tricks

28 août 2016

The classic British sitcom returns for a celebratory special. Picking up where Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft's classic comedy left off, the show brings some of the nation's all-time favourite sitcom characters back to life with an all-star cast. It is 1988, and Young Mr Grace is determined to drag Grace Brothers into, well, 1988. But he has a problem on his hands. Mr Humphries, Captain Peacock, Mr Rumbold and Mrs Slocombe all seem to be stuck in another era. A new member of staff, Mr Conway, joins the team. But will he help shake things up, or will he just put a pussy among the pigeons?