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The definitive British sitcom is almost certainly Are You Being Served?, which depicts the squabbles, misadventures, and flirtations of the staff of Grace Brothers department store. The show was originally conceived as a vehicle for an irreverent junior salesman named Mr. Lucas (Trevor Bannister), but it soon became clear that mocking a social hierarchy isn't half as funny as taking it all too seriously. The show really revolves around Mrs. Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), whose wildly changing hair colour and mercurial moods terrorize the rest of the staff, and cheerful but sly Mr. Humphries (the effervescent John Inman), one of the first gay characters on television treated with dignity--or at least no more indignity than anyone else (the show makes some noise about not being sure if Mr. Humphries is gay or not, but no one in the audience will have any question). But the rest of the cast is superb as well: Frank Thornton as the elegant but leering floorwalker Capt. Peacock, Wendy Richard as the sexy, impish Miss Brahms, Arthur Brough as cantankerous Mr. Grainger (who, sadly, died after the fifth series; other characters took his position on the sales staff, but never quite matched up), and Nicholas Smith as the self-serving but incompetent manager Mr. Rumbold form a comic ensemble that has rarely been equalled.
These characters, written with affection and played with superb comic dash, endlessly jockey for status and salary while simultaneously creating an alternative family. Are You Being Served? deserves its devoted fan base, who will revel in this comprehensive box set. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
These characters, written with affection and played with superb comic dash, endlessly jockey for status and salary while simultaneously creating an alternative family. Are You Being Served? deserves its devoted fan base, who will revel in this comprehensive box set. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
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Welcome to Grace Brothers, an ailing department store where the management are beginning to show signs of wear and the staff are clashing!
Featuring all episodes from Series 1 – 10 including the Pilot episode and 5 Christmas Specials, The Complete Package also features over 3½ hours of bonus content unique to this collection.
With the staff up to their necks in shop floor scandal and shenanigans, prepare for magnificent displays of scheming, high jinks and dressing up as well as the usual impeccable if unconventional service from Mr “I’m Free” Humphries, Mrs Slocombe with the outrageously dyed bouffant hair, naïve Miss Brahms, haughty Captain Peacock and the rest of the Grace Brothers staff.
Sit back and indulge in hours of endless innuendo, hilarity and mischief with the staff from Grace Brothers department store…
Featuring all episodes from Series 1 – 10 including the Pilot episode and 5 Christmas Specials, The Complete Package also features over 3½ hours of bonus content unique to this collection.
With the staff up to their necks in shop floor scandal and shenanigans, prepare for magnificent displays of scheming, high jinks and dressing up as well as the usual impeccable if unconventional service from Mr “I’m Free” Humphries, Mrs Slocombe with the outrageously dyed bouffant hair, naïve Miss Brahms, haughty Captain Peacock and the rest of the Grace Brothers staff.
Sit back and indulge in hours of endless innuendo, hilarity and mischief with the staff from Grace Brothers department store…
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By R Hartle
Format:DVD
Nice new compact boxset. Not one of the best David Croft comedies but still excellent entertainment. However, I thought I'd write this review mainly to inform everyone what additional features are available in this release, something I was unable to discover anywhere before buying it. Like the original releases, it contains all episodes from Series 1-10, Christmas Specials and the documentary 'Funny Women - Mollie Sugden'.
The new 'Bonus Disc' contains the following:
The Biographical Documentaries,
Funny Turns - John Inman (1999)
Life on the Box - Wendy Richard (2001)
Celebrating Mollie Sugden: An Are You Being Served Special
Compilation show, with linking material with John Inman in character,
The Best of Are You Being Served
And a behind the scenes segment from BBC One's Breakfast Time (1983)
So, a nice collection of extras but no outtakes or the re-coloured pilot episode.
The new 'Bonus Disc' contains the following:
The Biographical Documentaries,
Funny Turns - John Inman (1999)
Life on the Box - Wendy Richard (2001)
Celebrating Mollie Sugden: An Are You Being Served Special
Compilation show, with linking material with John Inman in character,
The Best of Are You Being Served
And a behind the scenes segment from BBC One's Breakfast Time (1983)
So, a nice collection of extras but no outtakes or the re-coloured pilot episode.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Bart
Format:DVD
I remember watching this series in the seventies. It was great viewing, even in b/w because we didn't have colour. After my nan had bought a colour set I watched it at hers and the first thing that struck me was ms Slocombe's hairdo being differently toned in each episode. We used to place bets as to which shade it would be next week. We're almost thirty years on and AYBS is still one of my favourites. I bought the One To Five box, along with subsequent episodes available on single discs, and I find myself rolling with laughter at the innuendoes and gay puns just as I did when I watched it the first time. I just can't get enough of it. Everyting about the series is dated to the core. The set is old fashioned, the cast's wardrobe is screamingly out of fashion and the way the company - Grace Brothers - is run is a rollercoaster ride to disaster. Instead of selling the merchandise the staff engage itself in pointless meetings, ridicule each other over minor shortcomings, prepare for dances and shows or obstruct sales promotions. In effect hardly any item gets sold over the counters at Grace Brother's. And still the staff expect a full paypacket, hand delivered to them each week. They even consider laying off work for payrises. In spite of it being aged it's still great value to watch, even to this day. The sexual innuendoes and double entendres are unbeatable. Almost every line spoken by characters has an underlying meaning. That's what makes it so worthwile, plus the fact I discover something new everytime I put it on. Another thirty years on I'd probably still be watching AYBS occasionally....
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By beau nydle
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Comedy at it's best, the sort you can't get nowadays. It's not allowed. And if you thought that Wendy Richard was just the stodgy old bint in Eastenders, have a look at this . You'll get the shock of your life. The first episode in series one is in black and white, the rest in colour, which will give you an idea of the age of it. But it's lost nothing in the years between. In fact, it's far better than anything labelled as comedy in the last 5 years. One of the best things that will come up your garden path. Enjoy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
best present ever
Bought this for my moms birthday and she loves it....not seen her laugh much in years. Service was excellent. Arrived on time and in excellent condition
Published 6 days ago by H
4.0 out of 5 stars
Are You Being Served? - The Complete Series 1-10 & Christmas Specials
This series is a British comedy classic, with star performances from Mollie Sugden, (who plays Mrs. Slocombe) and John Inman, (who plays "I'm free!" Mr. Humpfries). Read more
Published 27 days ago by Mr S. Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Very enjoyable, good laugh and able to hold the attention of everyone. Highly recommended if you need to laugh and relax.
Published 27 days ago by Maisie54
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Wonderful to watch again after so many years. Great value box set worth every penny. Sat & watched them all back to back.
Published 1 month ago by Si Feetam
3.0 out of 5 stars
Episodes in Wrong Order
Great package overall, but on the Series Three disc the fifth episode 'Wedding Bells' comes after the sixth episode 'German Week'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Series
Good to see Mr Humphries, Mrs Slocombe and Captain Peacock strutting their stuff on our television again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Boulger
5.0 out of 5 stars
brill collection
what a great box set for fans of the show [ like me ] great quality , and price. any fan should buy it.
Published 1 month ago by thomas price
5.0 out of 5 stars
again this is one of the best english comedy show i have seen to date
what can anyone say about this show its the best i still laugh at it, mr humphries are you free saying still makes me laugh im glad i have it, a part of english history this is
Published 1 month ago by peter rouhard
5.0 out of 5 stars
You're late Mr Lucas...
I can only reinforce the many other positive reviews, this boxset has been an absolute essential for my Year Abroad. There is only so much non-British comedy you can deal with. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value and hours of silly fun
What can anyone say about one of the funniest series ever made. Absorbing, hilarious, silly and great fun. Gentle humour showing a time gone for ever...... Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. Clifton
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