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Open All Hours

Open All Hours is a British television sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, starring Ronnie Barker as penny-pinching corner-shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, and David Jason as his nephew and assistant Granville. The programme originated as a 1973 episode of Barker’s comedy anthology Seven of One, and later ran for 26 episodes; the first series broadcast on BBC2, the remaining three series broadcast on BBC1.

1976 7.9/10 community score 4 seasons · 25 episodes Ended
  • Comedy

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3 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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First aired
Seasons
4
Episodes
25
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S4 E6

The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Aired 30 min

Ever persistent to worm his way into Nurse Gladys' bedroom as well as her affections, Arkwright finds that flattery and chocolates are no use. But he's got a cunning plan to use Granville to impersonate a burglar, wearing a stocking mask to scare Gladys so that Arkwright can come running... into her room.

Next listed episode

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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

5 season entries

  • Series 4

    Season 4

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Series 3

    Season 3

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Series 2

    Season 2

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Series 1

    Season 1

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

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