British Comedy Guide
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.

  • Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Monday 6th January at 11:35am on U&Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 4,152

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Open All Hours features

Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

In praise of Open All Hours

What makes Open All Hours one of the greats? This article celebrates the sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

6 Dates With Barker. Fritz Braun / 'Lola' (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Ronnie Barker Pilots

Ronnie Barker is well known for sitcom Porridge and sketch show The Two Ronnies in particular; but the former was born from a string of broadcast pilots showcasing his wide comic talent.

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