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All 25 episodes of the BBC comedy written by Roy Clarke. Miserly Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) employs his down-trodden nephew Granville (David Jason) at his grocer's store, while attempting to woo Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). Episodes comprise: 'Full of Mysterious Promise', 'A Mattress on Wheels', 'A Nice Cosy Little Disease', 'Beware of the Dog', 'Well Catered Funeral', 'Apple and Self Service', 'Laundry Blues', 'The Reluctant Traveller', 'Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls', 'The New Suit', 'Arkwright's Mobile Store', 'Shedding at the Wedding', 'St. Albert's Day', 'An Errand Boy by the Ear', 'The Ginger Men', 'Duet for Solo Bicycle', 'How to Ignite Your Errand Boy', 'The Man from Down Under', 'The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid', 'Soulmate Wanted', 'Horse-Trading', 'The Housekeeper Caper', 'The Errand Boy Executive', 'Happy Birthday Arkwright' and 'The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel'.
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Ronnie Barker stars as Arkwright, the tight-fisted stammering shop-keeper, who would rather risk instant amputation than replace his death-trap of a till. A young David Jason plays Granville, Arkwright's ill-fated, over-worked, sexually-frustrated errand boy, while Lynda Baron is Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, the owner of an awesome bosom and an old Morris Minor and is the object of the grocer's undying lust.
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By Fiction Fan
Format:DVD
This was the BBC doing comedy at its best in the 1970's. Written by the marvellous Roy Clarke (80 next year) and with superb performances from Ronnie Barker as Arkwright the stammering shopkeeper, David Jason (pre Only Fools & Horses) as his naive nephew Granville, Lynda Barron as the shapely nurse Gladys Emanuel and a stellar supporting cast, this was as close as situation comedy can get to perfection. Over 4 series this brilliantly comic and well observed show explored every human foible and weakness known to man - and a few that weren't (before viagra there was ginger cake!) and developed cult status. If you missed it the first time, do yourself a favour and see it now. If you already know how good it is, enjoy it again. Highly recommended.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By M. Wood
Format:DVD
I dont remember this when it was originally on tv, but like the other reviewer i saw it on Uk Gold and had to have the box set. Classic british comedy with Ronnie Barker as the stuttering shopkeeper Arkwright and David Jason as his long suffering errand boy. Very funny, a must for your comedy collection, includes all 4 series and the pilot episode. 5 Stars!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By CJ Price
Format:DVD
I don't remember Open All Hours when it was first on TV. My first memory of it is watching it on a Saturday or Sunday evening at my Nan and Grandads. My dad purchased Series 4 last year and when I received an email from Amazon showing the release date for the box set, I had to have it. Also the fatastic price of £20 was not to grumble about!
The series is fantastic with every episode as funny and easy to watch as the next. If you only learn one thing from the tight-fisted stuttering Arkwright its never to hang your trousers out of a car window!!!
The series is fantastic with every episode as funny and easy to watch as the next. If you only learn one thing from the tight-fisted stuttering Arkwright its never to hang your trousers out of a car window!!!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
being 28yrs old i dont actually remember the originally run first tv appearance of this great classic comedy series,even tho they still show it on tv today,the re-shows still make me laugh and smile lots everytime i see it on,so if you have a gsoh and love classic comedys BUY IT NOW. david jason plays his character superbly,FANTASTIC, ronnie barker very funny much missed comedy guy who also plays his character superbly.
SUPERB CLASSIC TV COMEDY AT ITS BEST. THEY DONT MAKE ORIGINAL VERY FUNNY COMEDYS LIKE THIS ANYMORE,OOOOO NOW I DO SOUND OLD,HEHE,LOL.
I PURCHASED MY SERIES 1-4 AS SINGLE DVDS NOT BOXSET FORM.
REALLY HOPE THIS HELPS YOU MAKE UP YOUR MIND WETHER YES OR NO TO BUYING IT NOW,BUT REALLY DO HIGHLY ADVISE YOU DO. ;)
EVERY SINGLE EPISODE A LAUGH A MINUTE WITH CLASSIC GAGS.
SUPERB CLASSIC TV COMEDY AT ITS BEST. THEY DONT MAKE ORIGINAL VERY FUNNY COMEDYS LIKE THIS ANYMORE,OOOOO NOW I DO SOUND OLD,HEHE,LOL.
I PURCHASED MY SERIES 1-4 AS SINGLE DVDS NOT BOXSET FORM.
REALLY HOPE THIS HELPS YOU MAKE UP YOUR MIND WETHER YES OR NO TO BUYING IT NOW,BUT REALLY DO HIGHLY ADVISE YOU DO. ;)
EVERY SINGLE EPISODE A LAUGH A MINUTE WITH CLASSIC GAGS.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ronnie Barker was at the height of his powers when he took on the role of Arkwright in Open All Hours. Plenty has been said about the high watermark of British comedy which this series represents so, if gentle, knowing, and mildly suggestive banter is your thing, then this will suit you well. The scripts are wonderful, written almost as a stage play, and are character-driven like nothing is these days.
The set includes the pilot episode. It is well worth watching this first, as it fills in Granville's back-story, which is mostly absent from the four series. It also features an Irish nurse Gladys, a character that is the very opposite of the grasping materialist Arkwright. The lofty stuffiness made her come across as remote and unattainable in my view. Presumably the production team thought so too, as her character was switched to that of a local lass, retaining the conservatism but losing the religious sensibilities. Lynda Baron's nurse is friendly, witty, and even motherly at times. Many of the opposites thus pass to Granville's character.
The stories are domestic and often ostensibly trivial, but familiar too. This is, I suppose, what makes it such comfortably engaging material. The stories generally have three themes: Arkwright's ill-starred bids to win Gladys's affection; Arkwright's money-making schemes; and Granville's failing lovelife. These themes often interplay, giving each half-hour episode several plot threads. Always they end with Arkwright's thoughts as he shuts the shop at night.
The only thing missing from the set is the 1982 special at the end of series 3, called "The Funny Side Of Christmas", which I don't think was ever available on any Open All Hours DVD.... Read more ›
The set includes the pilot episode. It is well worth watching this first, as it fills in Granville's back-story, which is mostly absent from the four series. It also features an Irish nurse Gladys, a character that is the very opposite of the grasping materialist Arkwright. The lofty stuffiness made her come across as remote and unattainable in my view. Presumably the production team thought so too, as her character was switched to that of a local lass, retaining the conservatism but losing the religious sensibilities. Lynda Baron's nurse is friendly, witty, and even motherly at times. Many of the opposites thus pass to Granville's character.
The stories are domestic and often ostensibly trivial, but familiar too. This is, I suppose, what makes it such comfortably engaging material. The stories generally have three themes: Arkwright's ill-starred bids to win Gladys's affection; Arkwright's money-making schemes; and Granville's failing lovelife. These themes often interplay, giving each half-hour episode several plot threads. Always they end with Arkwright's thoughts as he shuts the shop at night.
The only thing missing from the set is the 1982 special at the end of series 3, called "The Funny Side Of Christmas", which I don't think was ever available on any Open All Hours DVD.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Oh yes.Very good indeed.Ronnie Barker and David Jason make a fantastic team.It was just as i remembered it the first time round.Well worth buying.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Gary
Format:DVD
We bought this for my mother in law for Christmas and she loves it. It takes a LOT to make her smile but this did the trick!!!
A bit dated now but this show has more hidden (and not so hidden!) meanings than any 'Are you being served?' "Pussy"!!!
I wish I'd bought this for the lady 20 years ago
A bit dated now but this show has more hidden (and not so hidden!) meanings than any 'Are you being served?' "Pussy"!!!
I wish I'd bought this for the lady 20 years ago
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Bj Field
Format:DVD
As im only 23yrs old i don't remember this series when it was on tv. But after watching repeat episodes on BBc 1 & UK GOLD.
I just just had to see if it was on dvd as it star two of the greatest british actors Ronnie Barker (RIP) & Sir David Jason.
Every episode is a laugh a minuet as Arkwright who owns the shop and this nephew granville get upto mischef every time
besides its much better then todays modern comedy
I just just had to see if it was on dvd as it star two of the greatest british actors Ronnie Barker (RIP) & Sir David Jason.
Every episode is a laugh a minuet as Arkwright who owns the shop and this nephew granville get upto mischef every time
besides its much better then todays modern comedy
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good old clean funny comedy
I am nearly 28 and i can honestly say, i adore these old comedies more than any of the junk they put on telly now. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Dana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
We very much like this series. The acting is superb and funny and it's a comforting series to watch. Ronnie Barker is superb here.
Published 22 days ago by Leda
5.0 out of 5 stars
the old fellar
The farther in law loves it plays it over and over said there were some episodes he has not seen before
Published 24 days ago by metal micky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Perfect present to buy a loved once or even for yourself!
Incredibly funny if you love Ronnie Barker at all.
Incredibly funny if you love Ronnie Barker at all.
Published 1 month ago by Emma McBride
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Grew up watching Ronnie Barker, and he is still great after all these years. His love of language and word play is so funny.
Published 2 months ago by Susan O'Neill
5.0 out of 5 stars
open
what a good bargain,i love open all hours,the best thing was my son watched it for the first time and reallyenjoyed it.
Published 2 months ago by greenie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh a minute
What a great present for my dad for christmas . You forget how funny Ronnie Barker is with the help of David Jason.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. A. Hewitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
back to my childhood
as soon as i seen this dvd boxset i had to get it arkwright and our gre gre gre grenvil its just brilliant i wish shops could be like this now thats what you call banter you dont... Read more
Published 2 months ago by peter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Complete series is great value for price paid
Not actually for me but a present for my daughter she loved it, then again you can't help but like Ronnie Barker and David Jason's work, well worth the money.
Published 2 months ago by richard haines
4.0 out of 5 stars
good classic
we are too young to remember this on the tv, but bought the box set to give it a go and generally good. Bit slow at times, but different to a lot of other series so original.
Published 2 months ago by M. Richardson
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