
Are You Being Served? — Series 5

A ripple of excitement runs through the staff at Mrs. Slocombe’s announcement of a forthcoming joy, only to be quickly dispelled when it becomes clear that her pet cat, Tiddles, is expecting kittens instead. Determined not to leave Tiddles …

The announcement from Mr. Grace regarding a temporary departmental restructuring was met with considerable displeasure among the staff. However, they discovered that work could, surprisingly, be quite enjoyable – particularly for those assi…

To mark Mr. Grace’s eightieth birthday, the staff devised a special tribute: a playful imitation of “This Is Your Life,” titled "This Is Your Department."

Mr. Grace, still quite young, had just returned from a journey to America, brimming with innovative sales strategies he was keen to put into practice.

To thwart a rival company’s attempt to seize control of Grace Brothers, the employees disguised themselves as shareholders. A stirring address from Mr. Harman followed, ultimately securing the future of Grace Brothers.

Mr. Grainger’s disposition had grown remarkably irritable of late. In a discreet gathering, the staff confided in Mr. Rumbold their belief that his departure was necessary. Yet, fortune intervened when he unexpectedly won the lottery; sudde…

The employees of the store are featured in a television advertisement for Grace Brothers, a production overseen by Mr. Humphries. One wonders if Mr. Grace’s well-known frugality might explain this unusual approach.


