
Overview
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.
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Seasons
Specials2 episodes1973
Series 16 episodes1976
Series 27 episodes1981
1
Laundry Blues
1981-03-01
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2The Reluctant Traveller
1981-03-08
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3Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls
1981-03-18
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4The New Suit
1981-03-22
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5Arkwright's Mobile Store
1981-03-29
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6Shedding at the Wedding
1981-04-05
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7St Albert's Day
1981-04-19
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Series 36 episodes1982
Series 46 episodes1985
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