Are You Being Served?
Overview
Set in the bustling atmosphere of the fictional Grace Brothers department store in London, this classic comedy series delivers a delightful blend of sexual innuendo, slapstick humor, and clever visual gags. Playful jabs at Britain's class dynamics are woven throughout the narrative, showcasing a colorful cast of characters who embody the era's stereotypes. Notable figures include the flamboyant Mr. Humphries and the miserly store owner, whose antics provide a humorous lens on social hierarchies. With its sharp wit and engaging performances, the show remains a beloved staple of British television.
Episodes
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1
Are You Being Served? (Pilot)
A shake-up in the store leads to the gentlemen's ready-to-wear department sharing their space with the Ladies' Department. This change sparks a fierce...
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2
Dear Sexy Knickers...
Title: Dear Sexy Knickers... Plot: Mr. Lucas decides to write a romantic note to Miss Brahms, proposing an evening rendezvous to connect. However, a ...
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3
Our Figures Are Slipping
The department's numbers have plummeted, prompting Mr. Rumbold to call for a sales conference with the team. However, since the gathering occurs after...
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4
Camping In
When a transport strike leaves the employees stuck at the store, Young Mr. Grace generously suggests they sleep on the floor for the night. Tents are ...
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5
His and Hers
Mr. Grainger's trousers have disappeared, as well as the central display area. The staff discovers that the space has been repurposed for the "His & H...
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6
Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend
Payday arrives at Grace Brothers, but the staff quickly discovers that their salaries hardly stretch far enough. When a customer accidentally misplace...
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The Clock
Title: The Timepiece Plot: As Mr. Grainger marks his 37th year at Grace Brothers, the department organizes a special dinner in his honor. The atmos...
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2
Cold Comfort
A nationwide fuel crisis causes Grace Brothers to turn off the store's heating for the day. As the staff shivers in the cold, they come up with invent...
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3
The Think Tank
With sales plummeting yet again, Mr. Rumbold gathers a "think tank," a concept he "stole" from Captain Peacock. The team concludes that hosting a fash...
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4
Big Brother
Chaos ensues at Grace Brothers as someone is caught lifting Mrs. Slocombe's skirts and rummaging through Mr. Grainger's drawers. With shoplifting beco...
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5
Hoorah for the Holidays
The upcoming renovation of the store puts a damper on the staff's vacation plans. Now, everyone is required to take the same two weeks off, leading to...
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The Hand of Fate
Mr. Humphries reveals his newfound talent for palm reading and predicting the future. He foresees that Captain Peacock will soon be “climbing the la...
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2
Coffee Morning
Title: Coffee Morning Plot: Mr. Grainger returns from his coffee break five minutes behind schedule, triggering a new management initiative to over...
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3
Up Captain Peacock
Captain Peacock is marking two decades at Grace Brothers, and although his appeal for a pay raise has been rejected, he's been awarded a key to the Ex...
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4
Cold Store
When several people in the Department fall ill, Mr. Lucas concocts a scheme to feign an illness and secure a day off. However, his plan takes an unexp...
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5
Wedding Bells
Mrs. Slocombe is on the verge of resigning after finding risqué phrases on her underwear. However, the situation takes a twist when it becomes known ...
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6
German Week
Grace Brothers holds a week-long promotion featuring exclusively German products. However, the employees discover that the German clientele shows a st...
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7
Shoulder to Shoulder
Title: Shoulder to Shoulder Plot: With the Ladies Department undergoing renovations, Mrs. Slocombe and Miss Brahms find themselves stationed at a cou...
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8
New Look
During an after-hours staff meeting, a new concept emerges: incorporating background music along with a recorded voice. The main debate centers around...
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9
Christmas Crackers
Mr. Grace comes up with a plan to boost Christmas sales by requiring all employees to don silly costumes, much to their dismay.
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1
No Sale
Mr. Grace makes the decision to start opening the store earlier, prompting the employees to plot against this new rule.
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2
Top Hat and Tails
When the Ladies' and Gents' Wear departments decide to join forces for the inter-store ballroom dancing competition, they turn to Mr. Humphries for he...
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3
Forward Mr. Grainger
Mr. Grainger is appointed to take Mr. Rumbold’s place during his absence, and the staff begins to contemplate if they can exploit his amiable person...
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4
Fire Practice
Upon discovering the inadequate fire safety measures at Grace Brothers, Mr. Harman steps in to educate the staff on fire readiness. Meanwhile, a firem...
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5
Fifty Years On
Title: Half a Century Later Plot: As Mrs. Slocombe begins to suggestively mention her upcoming birthday, the staff deduces that she is turning 50 and...
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6
Oh What a Tangled Web
At the Christmas party, whispers spread as Captain Peacock becomes overly familiar with Mr. Rumbold's secretary. The situation escalates when it appea...
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7
The Father Christmas Affair
Title: The Father Christmas Affair Plot: After discovering that the robotic Santa isn't dependable, Mr. Grace decides to incentivize one of his emplo...
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1
Mrs. Slocombe Expects
Title: Mrs. Slocombe's Surprise Plot: The team is abuzz when Mrs. Slocombe reveals that she has exciting news to share, leading everyone to assume sh...
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2
A Change Is As Good As a Rest
Mr. Grace reveals his intention to temporarily restructure the departments, sparking outrage among the staff. However, they soon discover that working...
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3
Founder's Day
In honor of Mr. Grace's 80th birthday, the team puts together a humorous tribute called This is Your Department, inspired by the classic format of Thi...
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4
The Old Order Changes
Young Mr. Grace comes back from his trip to the United States, brimming with excitement to introduce a variety of innovative sales strategies he’s l...
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5
Take-over
The employees of Grace Brothers band together to thwart a rival company's aggressive takeover by posing as the shareholders. Mr. Harman delivers an in...
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6
Goodbye Mr. Grainger
Mr. Grainger's patience has worn thin, leading the staff to convene privately with Mr. Rumbold to discuss the possibility of his dismissal. Just when ...
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7
It Pays to Advertise
Title: The Cost of Promotion Plot: The employees take center stage in a television advertisement for Grace Brothers, with Mr. Humphries taking charge...
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1
By Appointment
The team gets ready for an anticipated visit from the Queen. However, the event takes an unexpected turn when Mrs. Slocombe inadvertently knocks a flo...
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2
The Club
Young Mr. Grace encourages his employees to create a social club in a dreary, poorly decorated cellar. Undaunted by the uninviting space, the staff en...
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3
"Do You Take This Man?"
Title: "Do You Take This Man?" Plot: Mrs. Slocombe believes she has found her perfect match, a bouzouki musician from a local Greek eatery. To save m...
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4
Shedding the Load
With sales plummeting and profits dwindling, young Mr. Grace finds himself in a tough position, needing to implement some cost-cutting measures. The p...
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5
A Bliss Girl
A fresh shipment of perfume from Bliss arrives, but there’s no Bliss Girl available to staff the counter. Mrs. Slocombe declines the role, leading M...
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6
Happy Returns
On Young Mr. Grace's birthday, the staff enjoys the customary complimentary lunch in the canteen. Following the meal, they organize a more lively and ...
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1
The Junior
Title: The Junior Plot: Mr. Goldberg joins the team as a junior, having previously operated his own modest tailoring shop. This news irks Captain Pea...
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2
Strong Stuff, This Insurance
The team is required to undergo physical examinations to secure their insurance. While eavesdropping outside Mr. Grace's office, they overhear Mr. Har...
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3
The Apartment
With Mr. Grace's approval, Mrs. Slocombe relocates to a display apartment at Grace Brothers since her new place is currently occupied by squatters. Me...
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4
Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person
Mrs. Slocombe steps in for the unwell Mr. Rumbold, taking charge of his office. While there, she indulges in the cream cakes she discovers. However, s...
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5
The Hero
Captain Peacock is called out to a boxing match by someone from a different department, but he decides to step down. Consequently, Mr. "Hugger" Humphr...
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6
Anything You Can Do
Title: Anything You Can Do Plot: The quality of the meals at Grace Brothers' canteen is plummeting. Frustrated by the declining standards, the employ...
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7
The Agent
Mr. Goldberg operates a recruitment agency aimed at helping employees find improved job opportunities. When Captain Peacock and Mr. Rumbold learn abou...
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8
The Punch and Judy Affair
Tensions rise between the Ladies' and Gents' departments and the rest of the store's staff when they choose not to join a strike. To help lighten the ...
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1
Is It Catching?
The staff members come down with an unusual tropical illness known as Marine's Disease, which they catch from Mr. Humphries. As a precaution, they are...
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2
A Personal Problem
Captain Peacock's wife is employed at Grace Brothers, serving as Mr. Rumbold's secretary. This situation fuels Captain Peacock’s jealousy, leading h...
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3
Front Page Story
Mr. Humphries has been appointed as the editor for the new staff magazine, but his choice of stories about the 1st Floor staff doesn’t sit well with...
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4
Sit Out
The employees decide to strike when they’re faced with the threat of reduced wages or being relocated to the lowest tier of the company. They hold a...
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5
Heir Apparent
Old Mr. Grace becomes increasingly convinced that Mr. Humphries is actually his long-lost son. Meanwhile, Mrs. Humphries, portrayed by Mr. Inman as we...
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6
Closed Circuit
Grace Brothers is embracing the digital era by showcasing advertisements on closed circuit television throughout the store. At the same time, a fresh ...
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7
The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe
Mrs. Slocombe finds herself having vivid dreams where she and Mr. Humphries are caught up in a romantic affair. Eager to transform her dreams into som...
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8
Roots?
Title: Ancestral Quest Plot: As Old Mr. Grace's 90th birthday approaches, the team resolves to gift him a family crest. However, they encounter diffi...
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The Sweet Smell of Success
Mrs. Slocombe decides to market her own homemade perfume. A mix-up occurs when Mrs. Peacock unexpectedly discovers Captain Peacock in a rather embarra...
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2
Conduct Unbecoming
Mr. Humphries faces serious allegations of theft, putting his esteemed career at risk of ending in shame. During the trial, he is declared guilty and ...
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3
Memories Are Made of This
Title: Recollections of a Lifetime Plot: During a promotional event, the charming golf instructor from Sports inadvertently strikes Mrs. Slocombe wit...
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4
Calling All Customers
The team puts on a radio play over CB to promote Grace Brothers. This performance attracts a flood of truck drivers to the store, but Mr. Humphries an...
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5
Monkey Business
Title: Monkey Business Plot: Troubling developments arise as the Japanese show interest in acquiring Grace Brothers. Concerned staff members reach ou...
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6
Lost and Found
When Mrs. Slocombe discovers her cat is missing, she concludes that Mr. Humphries would be the perfect substitute.
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Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe
Title: Farewell Mrs. Slocombe Plot: Mrs. Slocombe is abruptly dismissed from her role. In a bid to restore her position, Mr. Humphries and Captain Pe...
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2
Grounds for Divorce
In an effort to repair his marriage, Captain Peacock takes extreme steps to deter a persistent admirer from pursuing him.
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3
The Hold Up
After their store is held up late one evening, the employees decide to take matters into their own hands and track down the thieves themselves.
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4
Gambling Fever
Title: Betting Madness Plot: With new security cameras set up at Grace Brothers, the employees decide to wager their bonuses on an upcoming horse r...
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5
The Night Club
Old Mr. Grace grants permission for the staff to utilize the store after hours for some extra income, leading them to open a nightclub. However, their...
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6
Friends and Neighbours
Title: Friends and Neighbours Plot: As commuting to work becomes increasingly challenging, the employees threaten to quit unless they are provided wi...
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7
The Pop Star
Title: The Rising Star Plot: In this episode, Mr. Spooner is on the verge of being signed by a major record label. However, he faces a significant hu...
