Open All Hours - Series 1

Ronnie Barker stars as Arkwright, the stuttering grocer, in the first series of this cornershop comedy. Arkwright's urge to take money from his customers by fair means or foul is second only to his need to prevent Granville, his nephew, from discovering a world beyond the clang of the shop bell... And, of course, his consuming passion for Nurse Gladys Emmanuel.

Full Of Mysterious Promise
Arkwright's fire-damaged bargain provides a kind of gastronomic lottery and a dietitian's nightmare.

A Mattress On Wheels
When Granville points out that a can could take two people in the back, his uncle's thoughts turn at once to Nurse Gladys Emmanuel.

A Nice Cosy Little Disease
Beware Of The Dog
After a raid by a burglar, Arkwright takes action, but the large and unruly guard dog frightens away all the customers.

Well Catered Funeral
Arkwright attends a former customer's funeral and raises the price of the dead man's wreath to settle the deceased's debt.

Apples And Self Service
A central sales island is Arkwright's latest move to lure the money from his customers; then he views each wandering buyer as a potential shoplifter.

Synopsis

Ronnie Barker stars as Arkwright, the stuttering grocer, in the first series of this cornershop comedy. Arkwrights urge to take money from his customers by fair means or foul is second only to his need to prevent Granville, his Nephew, from discovering a world beyond the clang of the shop bell... And, of course, his consuming passion for Nurse Gladys Emmanuel.