My Mom and I did the same. PBS, I think it was on Saturday evening? We couldn't wait to watch every episode!!!! That, and Absolutely Fabulous!! I miss her so, coming up on 3 yrs since she pasted from dementia. Watching these shows makes me a bit warm and fuzzy.😞
My father would watch on PBS on most evenings. I would eventually learn to enjoy them with him. Although it would air on PBS (WLIW/21) here on Long Island, each episode would end with the tag “Lionheart Television - The BBC in America.” He enjoyed this series; and also ‘Allo! Allo!’ I couldn’t watch that with him; the opening and closing music always made me cry…
My dear late parents loved this show...I can still hear them laughing whenever I watch these hilarious shows! My Mom really loved this toy department episode🥰❤
“Well done Mr Grainger And if you work really hard for 20-30 years, you’ll earn what you did 5 minutes ago”. First time I heard that I collapsed with laughter. It’s still funny
"TODDLER'S WEAR" was classic. And Mr. Grainger and Young Mr. Grace playing with the trains is further proof men don't grow up, we just get more expensive toys.
Annette Evans I read an article about how for the early seasons she actually dyed her real hair those different colours for each episode. They had to bleach it out and re-dye it before filming the next episode. Eventually they switched her to wigs, but I can't believe she originally went to all that work!
@Carl Ward Mr Humphries was gay in real life. A wonderful man and actor. He left all his money to his husband. Look it up on Google. Definitely true. I’m more concerned why he didn’t take care of his teeth. Is that a British custom to have horrible teeth?🌈🌈🌈🌈
@@marilyncfriedman2356 There’s nothing wrong with his teeth. He has a gap in between the front teeth that is not uncommon and is genetic. They aren’t bleached blinding white like modern Americans tend to do.
One of my favorite episodes if only because of the ending, the sweetness of mutual understanding between Mr Grace and Mr Grainger, and the seemingly authentic smile of Miss Bakewell
My husband was stationed in England (two tours) and we would watch this and a few other shows. We were glad seeing them on PBS for a long time. So sad that they have decided to take all the great classics off.
Good old fashioned humor that makes you smile and catches you totally off guard.... I wish there were shows on like this now.... As a humanity We have become to serious, to absorbed in the complexities of life.... When I watch this it's like taking 30 years off my life.... I'm young again....
They wore a lot of wigs back then, and people actually mixed the styles and colors up a lot. Now the trend is back. There is nothing new under the sun.
I love when Mr. Humphries demonstrated the weebles. It was so cute! I would have loved to work in a real store with them. In the US they were advertised as Weebles, they wobble but they don't fall down. Lol
Mr. Grainger reminds me of my grandfather. Even in his 70s he was a kid at heart and even loved electric trains. He had a huge train layout in his basement. He passed away at 86 years old. I still miss him a lot even though he passed in 1996.
@doctorwho0077 That is called humour . But since you asked, I'm actually a former MD . I studied at the university of medicine of Copenhagen and then Oxford . Former , because after 5 years working for the UN i went back to med school and became a vet and ethologist . Still working for the UN , but for the WAP this time (That's world animal protection) on animalitarian missions , while running a clinic with my partner and a few animal shelters . I am however still registered as a licensed MD and veterinarian at the GMC , just not a practicing MD anymore, although nothing forbids me to or prevents me from starting a new practice if I do wish to.
It's been 8 months since I needed an 'Are You Being Served' fix, just needed one again! Great show. See you all next Christmas season. *MERRY CHRISTMAS!*
Whomever wrote and or directed this episode deserves the equivalent of an Emmy Award. One of the best written, acting and directed episodes of the entire run of this series..
It's "whoever". If you want to avoid sounding silly with the wrong usage of "whom" or "whomever", you'd be better off using "who" and "whoever" all the time regardless of their placement in the sentence.
@@deanronson6331 Who the 'F' cares? But obviously you cared enough to respond to someone you think is illiterate (twice), doesn't say much about you? Too much time on your hands... Get a life or go get laid.
@@deanronson6331 your being mean. Even if the wrong grammar is used, so what??? You going to do the same to me because of my intentional misuse of the word your/you're???? No one likes a grammar cop. We understand the person's context and don't need you to criticise. This is a great show and warm memories attached, don't ruin it for anyone!
13:41 - Mrs. Slocombe: "But they're all dogs. Isn't there a demand for mechanical pussies?" Captain Peacock: "I've been told that people prefer the real thing."
About 20 years ago I got the 8 VHS box set and the version of this episode on VHS was edited to remove the “Annie the Air Hostess” segment entirely. I watched those tapes until I memorized practically every episode. So interesting to see this RUclips version with the extra material.
I have the dvd boxed set including the specials, and the movie as well. But the movie isn't as funny as the series. Basically the same jokes in another context but missing the original flare.
Indeed, my aunt on my mother's side of the family introduced me to Are you Being Served via reruns on PBS in the 1990's. It is such a joy to see this show again, especially since a lot of the jokes went right over my head since I was only a boy when I first watched them.
The last was Nicholas Smith, ole jug ears, died in his 90s 2015. Before him was Frank Thornton, also in his 90s. In 2009, I think Wendy Richard was the fourth to pass away. Arthur Brough was the first in 1978, then Harold Bennett in 1982, then Arthur English in 1995. After that the rest one by one. Molly Sugden, John Inman, then Trevor Bannister.
As a kid I used to watxh this show on PBS with my dadin the 90s. Other than This Old House this was our thing. He's gone now but watching this still brings back memories
I just love Mr. Humphries!!! He’s hilarious 🤣 and so endearing!!! This episode is so funny 😂 especially the dog 🐶 sniffing the other’s bum!!! Lmao 🤣🤣 I had a Daisy the Dachshund when I was little!!!
KRIS, thank you so much for posting all these Are You Being Served videos...it is Jan.2020 and quite a depressing period in American history. This series has brought alot of laughter back into my life and I'm sure many others. Much appreciated.
This show is like a hug from jesus,,was here sep 2019 at lowest of my life now march 17th 2020 and world in carnage of covid 19,,,,hope ye all well people,
Here again in 2024 and found that all that was the flu and lies from the pit of hades. While people who took the v are dying suddenly. May God have mercy on us all. Don't get mad, learn from the past.
No mention is made of Captain Peacock having worked in the Toy Department before. In Dear Sexy Knickers, Mr. Rumbold threatened to send him back to "Toys and Games with all those children."
Me too! Exact same. And I remember Sindy. (Barbie knock off) You don't see her but her packaging is seen in the background. Pink, yellow stripe and black heart. I didn't have one because I thought she was ugly, but I remember seeing her in toy stores.
My Mum still accuses me of 'creating' even now. It's wonderful how much they say without actually saying it. Like the spending a penny joke, wonderful. Them was the days.
I still binge watch this along with The Vicar of Dibley and Let Them Eat Cake every night 😂 (sleep disorder with my cancer - I have it, it doesn’t have me!) British comedy is the best!
"Young" Mr. Grace would be 123 years old, were he alive today. He was 79 when he made this episode (1978). He was born when Queen Victoria was still alive. All of the actors are now playing to a higher, more ethereal audience.
I had to watch “German Week” a couple of years ago while I was touring Germany. I think it was the first episode I saw of this show. They all did very well! :)
many psychologists say children have lost their ability to imagine and be creative . its no wonder , they're given mobile devices and they don't have to think or create
@CLAUDIA CHASMAN - thank you . real toys, dolls, even simple building blocks, etc, kids put in their hands and play with stimulates their imaginations and creativity . whereas , virtual reality leads to atrophy of those abilities . children don't go outdoors enough either . exercise yes ! but also looking at cloud formations, making and flying paper airplanes, building tiny miniature houses out of twigs, grass, leaves and stones, etcetera , uses more brain power than any video game . I remember as a child I and a friend would go out on the sidewalk after a rainstorm . We would gather pebbles, dirt, whatever and reroute the flow of the water flowing . I didn't become a civil engineer but it did stimulate my imagination and was lots of fun .
And I remember many a time as a child, we didn't even need real toys to have fun and stimulate our minds. we'd build tiny little houses and "people" out of twigs, stones, grass in the yard ( In Britain i think all of the outdoor property of a house owner or shared by people who lived in flats, which includes flower, vegetable gardens, lawns and trees , all of it is called garden instead of yard or backyard ) . indoors we made gliding airplanes out of scrap paper, played charades, tic tac toe and all sorts of similar games with just pencil and paper. we children would get together and share all out crayons to draw things and even do abstract crayon painting . we'd find some chalk and play hopscotch on the sidewalk, play leapfrog, all sorts of games and creative things with anything we could find. we had to be resourceful because none of us had much money except what little in our piggy banks. To our elders and parents consternation yes we did climb trees too . i was a chubby kid so i didn't get up very high in the trees,lol . Nobody had portable stereos or mp3 players . We had to remember the songs on someone's indoors home radio in our heads . We'd watch tv too much and moms and dads would gently force us to go outside or do something inside besides watch tv . when we became young teens, very few of us had many 45rpm or lp records and audio cassette recorder/players weren't available at low cost . us boys and girls would put our coines together. we'd go to this diner and, put our coins in, chose and play some songs on the jukebox . some of us were better at remember music and others the lyrics . We used the hard drives, memory and players in our heads to remember and hum, sing, whistle & dance to music without any instruments or radio or record player playing
I never tire of Mollie Sugden. Still watch "That's My Boy!" on VHS. I also enjoy seeing Paul Inman in "Take a letter, Mr. Jones," also on VHS. It is interesting to study how the actor you love from one character shows up as someone else. Their personal little quirks and mannerisms make regular appearances and you'd know them anywhere!!
@@sandrajovic9304 :D That works! He IS grumpy, and Mrs. Slocombe has grumpy moments...I often think, "Jeez! Lighten up a little!" ...but attitudes are part of working in retail, right? :D
My 90 year old dad and I would watch this on PBS. We used to guess what color Mrs. Slocomb's hair would be.
My Mom and I did the same. PBS, I think it was on Saturday evening? We couldn't wait to watch every episode!!!! That, and Absolutely Fabulous!! I miss her so, coming up on 3 yrs since she pasted from dementia. Watching these shows makes me a bit warm and fuzzy.😞
When I was a kid the only channell we had was P.B.S. and Sat. Night was a very educational night, I fell in love with British comedies 😂
My father would watch on PBS on most evenings. I would eventually learn to enjoy them with him. Although it would air on PBS (WLIW/21) here on Long Island, each episode would end with the tag “Lionheart Television - The BBC in America.”
He enjoyed this series; and also ‘Allo! Allo!’ I couldn’t watch that with him; the opening and closing music always made me cry…
My late husband and I did the same thing 😂
That's precious
I love this whole series......and I am unanimous in that.
😅😅😅😅
I love the whole series as well!!
You're not the only one ! I don't know whether that makes it harder or easier to be unanimous. I suspect easier!
I’ve been watching AYBS nearly every night during the pandemic. It’s good mental stress therapy!
@@elizabethsohler2410 clever.. 🤭🤭
Is it just me who runs back to watch this show, everytime I feel down ❤️
To be honest, I really don't know when you're feeling down.
@@lalaland9429 You're describing precisely what you did, lady. Wooow! 😂
Same, i watch it too for comfort when i'm down!
Me too!
Wendy was so pretty 😁
This show has saved my life...lol. it was almost calming during some really stressful situations. I always go back to it!!
Same!😊
My dear late parents loved this show...I can still hear them laughing whenever I watch these hilarious shows! My Mom really loved this toy department episode🥰❤
I used to watch this as a kid with my grandma, on PBS at night while we crocheted together😊 so many fond memories, along with Keeping Up Appearances.
No wonder you failed on me.
@@alidananninga4890 what does that even mean?
Same!
I loved Saturday nights So I could watch this and drink some tea.
🙋🏼♀️
"They don't call him 'Fun Time Freddy' for nothing!" 😂
Fun time Humphrey's, he had some happy times.
“Well done Mr Grainger And if you work really hard for 20-30 years, you’ll earn what you did 5 minutes ago”. First time I heard that I collapsed with laughter. It’s still funny
No one can rock a blue bee hive like Mrs.Slocombe.
she was punk before there was punk! :)
How do you know She didn't invent the thing ?
AMEN, AMEN, and AMEN, to THAT.;-)))
well, maybe Marge Simpson...
i wear my blue hair down lol
@@Gravydog316 But this was in the 70's long before Marge Simpson. If anyone was going to invent it, it would be Mrs. Slocumbe.
Dear BBC, thank you so much for allowing this to be here.
Thank you PBS for introducing us to this gem of a show.
This show always makes me feel good.
"TODDLER'S WEAR" was classic. And Mr. Grainger and Young Mr. Grace playing with the trains is further proof men don't grow up, we just get more expensive toys.
The only differences between men and boys is the price of their toys😂😂😂
28:56 "...so I could go on playing with my trains." Oh I love Grainger's face here. He's so adorable.
Wonderful! Wendy Richards was certainly lovely.
When I first started watching this show yrs ago, I used to watch each week to see what color Mrs Slocombe's hair would be.
Annette Evans I read an article about how for the early seasons she actually dyed her real hair those different colours for each episode. They had to bleach it out and re-dye it before filming the next episode. Eventually they switched her to wigs, but I can't believe she originally went to all that work!
@doctorwho0077 🙄🙄🙄
Jajaja yeah!
@Trust nobody Nobody trust I love when she did the Red, White, and Blue look for the British celebration. Only she could pull that off!
"you 'ave to 'ave two or they won't wobble". It gets me every time, and I must 've seen this episode at least 10 times.
They never get old. A classic comedy.
The actors play their characters so well. They have definite personalities and are so believable and lovable.
True so true
@Carl Ward does metrosexual actually exist?
The actors and actresses are absolutely wonderful
@Carl Ward Mr Humphries was gay in real life. A wonderful man and actor. He left all his money to his husband. Look it up on Google. Definitely true. I’m more concerned why he didn’t take care of his teeth. Is that a British custom to have horrible teeth?🌈🌈🌈🌈
@@marilyncfriedman2356 There’s nothing wrong with his teeth. He has a gap in between the front teeth that is not uncommon and is genetic. They aren’t bleached blinding white like modern Americans tend to do.
One of my favorite episodes if only because of the ending, the sweetness of mutual understanding between Mr Grace and Mr Grainger, and the seemingly authentic smile of Miss Bakewell
One of British Television's finest creations! Long live Humphries, Slocum and the rest!
My husband was stationed in England (two tours) and we would watch this and a few other shows. We were glad seeing them on PBS for a long time. So sad that they have decided to take all the great classics off.
This was the best episode of the series! Such a lovely and sweet cast. I really miss these lovable and talented people.
My favorite was “Take Over.” The funniest and well written.
I think we all have a favorite episode. This being yours but I can think of two or three that I would consider the best:)
Bravo!!! Only the Brits could make something so foolish so funny!!! Still very funny and entertaining after all these years!
Good old fashioned humor that makes you smile and catches you totally off guard.... I wish there were shows on like this now....
As a humanity We have become to serious, to absorbed in the complexities of life.... When I watch this it's like taking 30 years off my life.... I'm young again....
Me too!❤
This series was genius
Thought so ☑👏
You said it
Truth! Although it's also odd because it was the same joke over and over again
April 1994, was mine and my husband's first date. We watched this episode.
That's the sweetest comment of all.
💘
Young Mr. Grace is too damn funny. I also love how most of the jokes work with the audience, but some slide unnoticed.
Mrs Slocum hair colors were ahead of her time
Not really
They wore a lot of wigs back then, and people actually mixed the styles and colors up a lot. Now the trend is back. There is nothing new under the sun.
She may have been ahead of her time but she never did leave a color out
They were wigs thank goodness or her hair would melt off
I loved them back then, too!
"You have to have 2 or they won't wobble." 😂😂😂😂😂😂
is his telephone out of order? No, his brain!
This episode is one of my favorites.
Trish O'Connor mine too!
I love when Mr. Humphries demonstrated the weebles. It was so cute! I would have loved to work in a real store with them. In the US they were advertised as Weebles, they wobble but they don't fall down. Lol
Although Fun time Freddy was a bit disturbing lol
@@r.s.7198 yes who showers like that?? Lol 🤣
Mr. Grainger reminds me of my grandfather. Even in his 70s he was a kid at heart and even loved electric trains. He had a huge train layout in his basement. He passed away at 86 years old. I still miss him a lot even though he passed in 1996.
That's called dementia .
@doctorwho0077 That is called humour .
But since you asked, I'm actually a former MD . I studied at the university of medicine of Copenhagen and then Oxford . Former , because after 5 years working for the UN i went back to med school and became a vet and ethologist . Still working for the UN , but for the WAP this time (That's world animal protection) on animalitarian missions , while running a clinic with my partner and a few animal shelters . I am however still registered as a licensed MD and veterinarian at the GMC , just not a practicing MD anymore, although nothing forbids me to or prevents me from starting a new practice if I do wish to.
@@morganolfursson2560 @Morgan Olfursson I smell smoke-I think you just BURNED him. Well done sir!
@doctorwho0077 he's not his doctor so there's no HIPPA violation
@@morganolfursson2560 ..the you should know better than to make such ageist, spiteful comments...
Who couldn't love this show?! I enjoyed watching every episode I could and still do.
And are all dead!
As you can see by the comments Kris, your efforts have made many of us smile and laugh during these very woŕrisome times. Well done and thank you!!
Well stated. Thank you!
Where is he?
It's funny how old shows bring back good memories times back then we're so young and better
Hello 👋
I watch this show everyday and will continue for eternity. Grace Bros. forever!
I watch this every day. It's like hanging out with friends. I thought I was the only one who was doing this. Evidently not.🙂
I enjoy the ending when the actors are all named and they pose for a few moments. I find it quite sweet. Hi from Oz 👇💜🙃
It's been 8 months since I needed an 'Are You Being Served' fix, just needed one again! Great show. See you all next Christmas season. *MERRY CHRISTMAS!*
Whomever wrote and or directed this episode deserves the equivalent of an Emmy Award.
One of the best written, acting and directed episodes of the entire run of this series..
It's "whoever". If you want to avoid sounding silly with the wrong usage of "whom" or "whomever", you'd be better off using "who" and "whoever" all the time regardless of their placement in the sentence.
@@deanronson6331
You can't be serious? Who cares..
I made my point and that is all that matters..
@@mamadouaziza2536 You did, and you sounded silly in doing it by using a common tool of less-than-literate people - hyper-correction.
@@deanronson6331
Who the 'F' cares? But obviously you cared enough to respond to someone you think is illiterate (twice), doesn't say much about you? Too much time on your hands... Get a life or go get laid.
@@deanronson6331 your being mean. Even if the wrong grammar is used, so what??? You going to do the same to me because of my intentional misuse of the word your/you're???? No one likes a grammar cop. We understand the person's context and don't need you to criticise. This is a great show and warm memories attached, don't ruin it for anyone!
Thank you!
Love this show sooo much.
Used to watch it with my mom😊
My mother and I just LOVE this I miss her and this show.
My late mother and I never missed an episode 😊
13:41 - Mrs. Slocombe: "But they're all dogs. Isn't there a demand for mechanical pussies?"
Captain Peacock: "I've been told that people prefer the real thing."
They are Still OUTSTANDING!
Hello 👋 how are you??
"But little do they know that Spencer the Spider fancies Roger...and he crept up behind 'm, and GOBBLED HIM UP FOR LUNCH!!!" lmao!
The older kids may've liked that bit ,, ((older siblings, come alongs))
"I have no interest in your Weeby Wobblies Mr. Humphries!!!" HAHAHAHAHA!!!
What i would give for a Christmas party episode. Many mentions of the legendary Christmas parties, but never an episode.😉
About 20 years ago I got the 8 VHS box set and the version of this episode on VHS was edited to remove the “Annie the Air Hostess” segment entirely. I watched those tapes until I memorized practically every episode. So interesting to see this RUclips version with the extra material.
Me too
I have the dvd boxed set including the specials, and the movie as well. But the movie isn't as funny as the series. Basically the same jokes in another context but missing the original flare.
I think Playgirl Penny went right over many people's heads! Lol!
I've never heard of "Annie the Air Hostess". Why was it removed?
Knock Knock
Captain Peacock: Who's there ?
Mr. Humphries: Peter Paaannn !!!
What is it Mr Humphreys?
I like this episode. It's heart-warming. Absolutely NO-ONE can resist babies and toys!😚😊
Agreed. It's wonderful how happy they all look when they come into the toy department.
I discovered these reruns on PBS here in the US about 10-12 years ago. Even though they were 20+ years old by then, good comedy never gets old.
Indeed, my aunt on my mother's side of the family introduced me to Are you Being Served via reruns on PBS in the 1990's. It is such a joy to see this show again, especially since a lot of the jokes went right over my head since I was only a boy when I first watched them.
Who would have known that "Are You Being Served?" would predict the name of a future "Five Nights at Freddy's"/"Sister Location" character lol
Majority of the stars are no longer here awesome cast members RIP
There all gone now.
The last was Nicholas Smith, ole jug ears, died in his 90s 2015. Before him was Frank Thornton, also in his 90s. In 2009, I think Wendy Richard was the fourth to pass away. Arthur Brough was the first in 1978, then Harold Bennett in 1982, then Arthur English in 1995. After that the rest one by one. Molly Sugden, John Inman, then Trevor Bannister.
@@k-dogg9086 👍💔 thank you for the information.
@@spookygirl7761 no problem.. it's jus sad they aren't with us anymore.
@@spookygirl7761 even Penny Marshall died of a drug overdose..
One of the cutest episodes in the series! Always loved this one!
I absolutely love this show.
As a kid I used to watxh this show on PBS with my dadin the 90s. Other than This Old House this was our thing. He's gone now but watching this still brings back memories
Inside every curmudgeon, there's a kid who just wants to play with his toys....
Old men and their trains. Reminds me of my Uncle and Grandfather.
I just love Mr. Humphries!!! He’s hilarious 🤣 and so endearing!!! This episode is so funny 😂 especially the dog 🐶 sniffing the other’s bum!!! Lmao 🤣🤣 I had a Daisy the Dachshund when I was little!!!
Hello 👋 how are you??
Captain ( Corporal ) Peacock had a Boil on His Bum. 😄🥃
this one of my Fav Ep of Are you being Served?
I have it on my DVR.
Frank Thornton did a really good job of playing the stiff, superior ex officer type
He was a cook in the army!
Watched this show back in the day when we watched as a family and only had one TV in the house. So funny and still watching in 2019.
one of the best comedy shows ever! somewhat risque at times, especially when Mrs Slocombe mentions her cat.
KRIS, thank you so much for posting all these Are You Being Served videos...it is Jan.2020 and quite a depressing period in American history. This series has brought alot of laughter back into my life and I'm sure many others. Much appreciated.
I SECOND that Emotion, THANK you, Kris, these episodes are like a BREATH of FRESH AIR.;-)))
Oh dear. I....I can't even remember what was happening in January 2020. I deleted everything from before March 13th.
I completely agree!
Agreed 100%
"A very good morning to you all!"
(From Young Mr. Grace)
"You have to have two or they won't wobble!" ROFL!!!
i like your Comment and your a wonderful person too.
have a nice week and weekend and Year.
I love the whole series too! So dry and HILLARIOUS!
I completely lost it at the part with Spencer the spider 🤣🤣🤣
It wasn’t that funny
This show is like a hug from jesus,,was here sep 2019 at lowest of my life now march 17th 2020 and world in carnage of covid 19,,,,hope ye all well people,
Thank you.;-)))
Jan, 2022..covid still here now omicron
Here again in 2024 and found that all that was the flu and lies from the pit of hades. While people who took the v are dying suddenly. May God have mercy on us all. Don't get mad, learn from the past.
No mention is made of Captain Peacock having worked in the Toy Department before. In Dear Sexy Knickers, Mr. Rumbold threatened to send him back to "Toys and Games with all those children."
Nice catch
That sort of thing happens a lot especially with long series with various writers. It happened a lot on the Golden Girls series.
It's too bad TV isnt like this now.Thank god for Reruns.👍
That treehouse, I had one!
Me too! Exact same. And I remember Sindy. (Barbie knock off) You don't see her but her packaging is seen in the background. Pink, yellow stripe and black heart. I didn't have one because I thought she was ugly, but I remember seeing her in toy stores.
I have a Sindy. Wearing a flight attendants uniform. In mint condition.
Awwww, I had that treehouse when I was little, one of my favorite toys!!
I adore when it's a good, clear copy of the episode. Thanx for the upload.😊
Mrs. Slocombe is a Queen with her stuff......."-------and I; am unanimous in that" heal Queen Slocombe. (laughter is most sincere, indeed)
This is one of my favourite episodes. Always good for laughs!
BEST show there ever was 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and Keeping Up Appearances comes in second
Weebles wobble but they don't fall down!!!
Stanley Sims
Stanley Sims Yes I remember those commercials
Those immortal words he will never forget: I’ve got to go to the potty!!!” The timing of that line was impeccable and hilarious.
Mr Humphries did demo of wibbly set the best.so funny.....lol
Maree Hartley he excels in everything
My Mum still accuses me of 'creating' even now. It's wonderful how much they say without actually saying it. Like the spending a penny joke, wonderful. Them was the days.
I didn't get the penny joke. But then again so many British terms go over my head
@@rustyrefill6449 pay to use the loo
It's like a different language we still understand.
Yes, I can speak both American and English, and I'm neither!
They think the old man ain't home upstairs huh? He still sharp as a tack! 🤣 He played the original dirty old man 😘😂
I still binge watch this along with The Vicar of Dibley and Let Them Eat Cake every night 😂 (sleep disorder with my cancer - I have it, it doesn’t have me!) British comedy is the best!
Just played it again for Christmas eve. So much fun!
Oh my God I used to have that treehouse at 28:04! And I grew up in the 90s long after this show. Wow just wow!
My sister got that treehouse for Christmas when she was little too.
I love toys & this ep was delightful … wonderful to see all of the "grown-ups" playing well together (sometimes).
I admit my secret...I LOVED THIS SHOW! IT CAME ON PBS IN THE UNITED STATES LATE AT NIGHT, ON SUNDAY I BELIEVE. GREAT COMEDY!
"Young" Mr. Grace would be 123 years old, were he alive today. He was 79 when he made this episode (1978). He was born when Queen Victoria was still alive. All of the actors are now playing to a higher, more ethereal audience.
This is one of my favorite episodes. Classic AYBS. Thanks!
I loved these shows but I could never get my mom to watch them with me. She's no longer around but really enjoyed it when we watched them together.
Glad you enjoy them. This show was, and still is, excellent entertainment. 👍
I had to watch “German Week” a couple of years ago while I was touring Germany. I think it was the first episode I saw of this show. They all did very well! :)
“Let’s send in tuffy the tank”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
One of my favorite episodes. Goodhearted fun.
I loved this sitcom when I was younger. I stumbled across it on PBS one night and I got hooked.
many psychologists say children have lost their ability to imagine and be creative . its no wonder , they're given mobile devices and they don't have to think or create
This is SOOO TRUE, thank you, for CONFIRMING what I have been thinking, for SUCH a LONG TIME.
@CLAUDIA CHASMAN - thank you . real toys, dolls, even simple building blocks, etc, kids put in their hands and play with stimulates their imaginations and creativity . whereas , virtual reality leads to atrophy of those abilities . children don't go outdoors enough either . exercise yes ! but also looking at cloud formations, making and flying paper airplanes, building tiny miniature houses out of twigs, grass, leaves and stones, etcetera , uses more brain power than any video game . I remember as a child I and a friend would go out on the sidewalk after a rainstorm . We would gather pebbles, dirt, whatever and reroute the flow of the water flowing . I didn't become a civil engineer but it did stimulate my imagination and was lots of fun .
@@nemo-nb3gh Same here!🐱
And I remember many a time as a child, we didn't even need real toys to have fun and stimulate our minds. we'd build tiny little houses and "people" out of twigs, stones, grass in the yard ( In Britain i think all of the outdoor property of a house owner or shared by people who lived in flats, which includes flower, vegetable gardens, lawns and trees , all of it is called garden instead of yard or backyard ) . indoors we made gliding airplanes out of scrap paper, played charades, tic tac toe and all sorts of similar games with just pencil and paper. we children would get together and share all out crayons to draw things and even do abstract crayon painting . we'd find some chalk and play hopscotch on the sidewalk, play leapfrog, all sorts of games and creative things with anything we could find. we had to be resourceful because none of us had much money except what little in our piggy banks. To our elders and parents consternation yes we did climb trees too . i was a chubby kid so i didn't get up very high in the trees,lol .
Nobody had portable stereos or mp3 players . We had to remember the songs on someone's indoors home radio in our heads . We'd watch tv too much and moms and dads would gently force us to go outside or do something inside besides watch tv . when we became young teens, very few of us had many 45rpm or lp records and audio cassette recorder/players weren't available at low cost . us boys and girls would put our coines together. we'd go to this diner and, put our coins in, chose and play some songs on the jukebox . some of us were better at remember music and others the lyrics . We used the hard drives, memory and players in our heads to remember and hum, sing, whistle & dance to music without any instruments or radio or record player playing
The hand in the box that grabbed the coin. That was Thing from the Addams Family.
Thing didn't get any money from Addams Family, so he has to steal to survive.
I had the hand in the box that grabs a coin in the 70's.
Just as I suspected, Made in Scotland!
@@brenthaymon667 I suspect that would be highly collectible if you still had it and worth alot!
I'd love to know where one would purchase one of those
One of the best especially to play at Christmas time!
I love this episode & was just thinking of it this week.
Jolly Good 😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I never tire of Mollie Sugden.
Still watch "That's My Boy!" on VHS.
I also enjoy seeing Paul Inman in "Take a letter, Mr. Jones," also on VHS.
It is interesting to study how the actor you love from one character shows up as someone else.
Their personal little quirks and mannerisms make regular appearances and you'd know them anywhere!!
(re: stink bombs): "I used to let those off in the choir. They called me 'Stinky' Granger."
Yeah...and they still do! :D
Grumpy Grainger, is what I call him
@@sandrajovic9304 :D That works! He IS grumpy, and Mrs. Slocombe has grumpy moments...I often think, "Jeez! Lighten up a little!"
...but attitudes are part of working in retail, right? :D
Another great episode! Thanks very much for posting this wonderful series.