British Comedy Guide
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC
Open All Hours

Open All Hours

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1973 - 1985
  • 26 episodes (4 series)

Mean-yet-loveable northern shopkeeper Arkwright is allergic to spending money - much to the trouble of his put-upon nephew and sole employee Granville. Stars Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron, Kathy Staff, Maggie Ollerenshaw and more.

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Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 11th April 1982
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Barker Albert Arkwright
David Jason Granville
Lynda Baron Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
Barbara Flynn The Milk Woman
Stephanie Cole Mrs Featherstone
Guest cast
Frances Cox Mrs. Parslow
Tom Mennard Cyril
Howard Crossley Milk Round Supervisor
David Thackwray Boy
Frank Marlborough Delivery man
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Mike Jackson Editor
Howard Dell Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Max Harris Composer

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