UK Comedy, 1973-85, Broadcast on BBC1
Welcome To Grace Brothers! The staff of this very outdated department store has given people around the world a good belly for almost 35 years! The series was writtein by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, who already had a string of successful comedies to their credit. The inspired cast gave 100% to every episode and it showed. The main cast included:
Mollie Sugden - Mrs Slocombe
Frank Thornton - Captain Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
John Inman - Mr Humphries
Wendy Richard - Miss Brahms
Nicholas Smith - Mr Cuthbert Rumbold
Harold Bennett - Young Mr Grace
Harold Waller - Old Mr Grace
Trevor Bannister - Mr Lucas
Mike Berry - Mr Spooner
Arthur Brough - Mr Grainger
Arthur English - Mr Harmen
Larry Martyn - Mr Mash
Having worked in retail for many years, I can tell you, the characters from Grace Brothers have universal appeal, because each one works at every store in the world! The humor is suggestive, but not nasty, and some of the situations and one liners will having you roaring with laughter. I highly recommend this show, it will do your heart good!
WENDY RICHARD - TRIBUTE TO A TV LEGEND
Wendy Richard passed away February 26, 2009.
WENDY RICHARD - TRIBUTE TO A TV LEGEND
Wendy Richard passed away today, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her, including the countless fans who enjoyed her beloved TV characters play out for decades of great entertainment. She has touched millions as the Fowler Family Matriarch "Pauline" in the long running BBC Soap Opera "Eastenders", and before that she delighted audiences as Miss Brahms, the snippy shop girl on "Are You being Served?". Her career started when she accepted a 2 day gig as a "studio back up voice" for the Pop Star Mike Sarne, whose 1962 song "Come Outside" required a girl's speaking voice. The gig helped Mike Sarne sell half a million records, and it turned into a lifelong career as TV and film actress! - Enjoy this tribute to a great lady of British television, and a generous and kind contributor to the joys of millions of fans!
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Mrs Slocombe Expects
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Mrs Slocombe Expects: When the male staff hear Mrs. Slocombe talking to Miss Brahms about a "happy event", they think that Mrs. Slocombe is pregnant. However, it turns about to be her cat that is expecting, and Mrs. Slocombe asks Mr. Rumbold if the cat can give birth in the fitting room so she can be near it. When he refuses, Mr. Harman smuggles it in. Meanwhile, Young Mr. Grace tries to show the staff how to improve sales. Source:Wikipedia
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as requested by myself! A Personal Problem: "Captain Peacock's marriage is on the rocks again, but this time, it is Mrs. Peacock who is guilty of philandering. When the cuckold Captain suspects his wife's mysterious lover is none other than Mr. Rumbold, he goes to great lengths to make sure he catches them in the act." Source:Wikipedia
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- Are You Being Served? @ Brian Edwards Media
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This was a great show, saw all the episodes first time around in England, and many times since on PBS having moved to the USA. Too many times maybe - I fail to see how PBS can air the same show every night for at least the 13 years I have been over here without people having enough! You can spoil a good thing.
So sorry to hear of John Inman's death last year - he was a unique character.
lloyd and Croft produced so many good shows over the years, following on to make Dad's Army and Allo Allo to name just a couple.
Love this lens. 5 *****
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Heir Apparent
Are You Being Served? - Heir Apparent 3/3
Heir Apparent: "After seeing a photo of Mr. Humphries's mother, Old Mr. Grace thinks that Mr. Humphries may just be his long lost son and heir, and Mr. Humphries' mother is called in to settle the matter." Source:Wikipedia
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