British Comedy Guide
Grace & Favour. Image shows from L to R: Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton), Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries (John Inman), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith). Copyright: BBC
Grace & Favour

Grace & Favour

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1992 - 1993
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

The Are You Being Served? team return as proprietors of Millstone Manor, a Gloucestershire manor house being run as a country hotel. Stars Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Frank Thornton, Nicholas Smith and more.

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Series 2, Episode 5

After Mr. Rumbold complains that he gets no respect, the staff agree to share authority democratically. Their first decision is to accept the challenge of a darts match against the local pub team. Meanwhile, Captain Peacock leads a commando raid to rescue some sheep.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 1st February 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mollie Sugden Mrs. Betty Slocombe
John Inman Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries
Wendy Richard Miss Shirley Brahms
Frank Thornton Captain Stephen Peacock
Nicholas Smith Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold
Fleur Bennett Mavis Moulterd
Joanne Heywood Jessica Lovelock
Billy Burden Maurice Moulterd
Guest cast
Andrew Barclay Malcolm Heathcliff
Nick Scott Policeman
Colin Edwynn Landlord
Paul Humpoletz Henry Heathcliff
Martin Friend Old Man
Writing team
Jeremy Lloyd Writer
David Croft Writer
Production team
Mike Stephens Director
Mike Stephens Producer
Roger Martin Editor
Richard Dupre Production Designer
Roy Moore Composer

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