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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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 10.00.
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Ronnie Barker
Albert Arkwright
David Jason
Granville
Lynda Baron
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
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6 episodes • 1976Avg: 10.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full of Mysterious Promise | Feb 20, 1976 | 10.0 |
| 2 | A Mattress on Wheels | Feb 27, 1976 | 10.0 |
| 3 | A Nice Cosy Little Disease | Mar 5, 1976 | 10.0 |
| 4 | Beware of the Dog | Mar 12, 1976 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Well Catered Funeral | Mar 19, 1976 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Apples and Self Service | Mar 26, 1976 | 10.0 |
7 episodes • 1981Avg: 10.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laundry Blues | Mar 1, 1981 | 10.0 |
| 2 | The Reluctant Traveller | Mar 8, 1981 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls | Mar 18, 1981 | 10.0 |
| 4 | The New Suit | Mar 22, 1981 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Arkwright's Mobile Store | Mar 29, 1981 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Shedding at the Wedding | Apr 5, 1981 | 10.0 |
| 7 | St Albert's Day | Apr 19, 1981 | 10.0 |
6 episodes • 1982Avg: 10.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Errand Boy by the Ear | Mar 21, 1982 | 10.0 |
| 2 | The Ginger Men | Mar 28, 1982 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Duet for Solo Bicycle | Apr 4, 1982 | 10.0 |
| 4 | How to Ignite Your Errand Boy | Apr 11, 1982 | 10.0 |
| 5 | The Man from Down Under | Apr 18, 1982 | 10.0 |
| 6 | The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid | Apr 25, 1982 | 10.0 |
6 episodes • 1985Avg: 10.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soulmate Wanted | Sep 1, 1985 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Horse-Trading | Sep 8, 1985 | 10.0 |
| 3 | The Housekeeper Caper | Sep 15, 1985 | 10.0 |
| 4 | The Errand Boy Executive | Sep 22, 1985 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Happy Birthday, Arkwright | Sep 29, 1985 | 10.0 |
| 6 | The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel | Oct 6, 1985 | 10.0 |
