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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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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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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!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Open all hours
I was encouraged to buy this series, not having seen it before, after enjoying Only Fools & Horses so much. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Olonzac
Open all hours
I've always loved Open All Hours and the box set pulls all the episodes together. Ronnie Barker is perfect as Arkwright the tight-fisted corner grocer and he has perfect foils in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by gerry1
A Classic!
This is even funnier than I remembered and very cleverly written. Needless to say the brilliant Ronnie Barker shines with great support from David Jason and Lynda Baron. Read more
Published 2 months ago by CAT
Open for laughs
Brilliant box set. I have really enjoyed watching "Open All Hours", I think it is the best thing David Jason has ever been in. Well worth the money I paid for it.
Published 3 months ago by Andy V
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This must be ranked as an all time great. Ronnie Barker and David Jason are excellent together in this series. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Woodward
Happy woman
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!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gary
genius
very pleased with this set, the 1st series picture quality is 'ok ' on a modern tv, it does make a reference to the lower quality of picture of archive material on the packaging,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by df
back to the future
This is exactly how rembered the show, Ronnie Barker is a genius and a young Del Boy (David Jason) is perfect as Barkers foil.
Published 6 months ago by gazza
great series
this is an excellent series,the cast in this series was perfect,would reccomend this boxset as great value for the money.
Published 6 months ago by ted
hillarious evening in
If you need a good nights amusement this is the one to watch. myself and my Husband had a wonderful evening . It is comedy that contained no swearing . Read more
Published 6 months ago by rose1
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