Open All Hours - Fifty Years of Laughter
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- Open All Hours - Fifty Years of Laughter
"Open All Hours" is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, which aired on the BBC from 1976 to 1985, spanning four series and 26 episodes. The show centers on the life of Arkwright, a miserly and eccentric shopkeeper played by Ronnie Barker, and his long-suffering errand boy and nephew, Granville, portrayed by David Jason.
Plot and Characters
Arkwright is known for his penny-pinching ways and his constant scheming to make more money, often at the expense of his customers and his nephew. He runs a small corner shop in a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Arkwright's most notable characteristic is his stammer, which adds to his quirky and humorous persona. He is also infatuated with Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, played by Lynda Baron, who lives across the road and often resists his clumsy romantic advances.
Granville, on the other hand, is a dreamer who feels trapped by his uncle's tight grip on both the shop and his life. He frequently daydreams about a better life and often gets into trouble due to Arkwright's penny-pinching antics. Granville's character brings a sense of youthful yearning and a touch of melancholy to the series.
Production and Filming Locations
The series was filmed on location in Balby, a suburb of Doncaster, with exterior shots taking place on Lister Avenue. The shop used for filming was actually a hairdresser's salon. The interior scenes were shot in a studio with a live audience, adding to the show's lively and engaging atmosphere.
Legacy and Sequel
"Open All Hours" was followed by a sequel, "Still Open All Hours," which began airing in 2013. This series continues the story with Granville, now grown up and running the shop after Arkwright's death, alongside his son Leroy, played by James Baxter. "Still Open All Hours" maintains the charm of the original while introducing new characters and scenarios.
Reception
The original series was highly popular and is considered a classic of British television comedy. It ranked eighth in the 2004 Britain's Best Sitcom poll, highlighting its enduring appeal and the affection in which it is held by audiences. The show's humor, characterized by its gentle, character-driven comedy and memorable performances, has left a lasting impact on British popular culture.
For more detailed information, you can visit the Wikipedia pages for Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours, as well as the British Comedy Guide's episode list for a comprehensive overview of the series.
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Open All Hours - Fifty Years of Laughter
"Open All Hours" is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, which aired on the BBC from 1976 to 1985, spanning four series and 26 episodes. The show centers on the life of Arkwright, a miserly and eccentric shopkeeper played by Ronnie Barker, and his long-suffering errand boy and nephew, Granville, portrayed by David Jason.
Plot and Characters
Arkwright is known for his penny-pinching ways and his constant scheming to make more money, often at the expense of his customers and his nephew. He runs a small corner shop in a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Arkwright's most notable characteristic is his stammer, which adds to his quirky and humorous persona. He is also infatuated with Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, played by Lynda Baron, who lives across the road and often resists his clumsy romantic advances.
Granville, on the other hand, is a dreamer who feels trapped by his uncle's tight grip on both the shop and his life. He frequently daydreams about a better life and often gets into trouble due to Arkwright's penny-pinching antics. Granville's character brings a sense of youthful yearning and a touch of melancholy to the series.
Production and Filming Locations
The series was filmed on location in Balby, a suburb of Doncaster, with exterior shots taking place on Lister Avenue. The shop used for filming was actually a hairdresser's salon. The interior scenes were shot in a studio with a live audience, adding to the show's lively and engaging atmosphere.
Legacy and Sequel
"Open All Hours" was followed by a sequel, "Still Open All Hours," which began airing in 2013. This series continues the story with Granville, now grown up and running the shop after Arkwright's death, alongside his son Leroy, played by James Baxter. "Still Open All Hours" maintains the charm of the original while introducing new characters and scenarios.
Reception
The original series was highly popular and is considered a classic of British television comedy. It ranked eighth in the 2004 Britain's Best Sitcom poll, highlighting its enduring appeal and the affection in which it is held by audiences. The show's humor, characterized by its gentle, character-driven comedy and memorable performances, has left a lasting impact on British popular culture.
For more detailed information, you can visit the Wikipedia pages for Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours, as well as the British Comedy Guide's episode list for a comprehensive overview of the series.
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One of the best shows ever made. Love, loved it. ❤
50 years ago!! Makes you feel old....but, what a laugh
“He’s not alone is he? He’s got two friends in there with him”. I love that line. So hilarious and not PC. That’s why classic British comedy is the best.
I loved this show. The cast were outstanding and I sill fall about laughing at reruns. I was lucky enough to get to a recording of Still Open All Hours at Teddington a few years back. The buzz from the audience was electric. David Jason really did learn from the master. The clip in this where David says that Ronnie would mess up early to get the audience on his side was obviously not forgotten. I will forever remember the moment when David broke the "loaf of bread" prop, stood there with two halves in his hand and looked at the audience winking and laughing as we all guffawed merrily. He knew exactly what he was doing. Marvellous. Sadly, that was the last series to be recorded at the Studios' at Teddington Lock before they were demolished. Looking at all the blue plaques on the outside of the building was a special moment and I hope they are still on show somewhere on the new housing estate built on the old site. Shame, but what amazing memories.
nice story
The man is a legend Ronnie was a fantastic comedian
I wish he was still here
RIP THANKS FOR all 😮
I always loved to see the comics rolled up on the suspended stand outside, titles like victor, warlord etc.. added to the nostalgia!
❤❤❤ this show...classic
Didn't know that it started in 1976!!! I thought it was from 1980 onwards!😮😮
Wonderful!!! Both Open and Still. I grew up in a corner shop, although not exactly on the corner, about 3 shops away. I also had the pleasure of riding a shop bike very similar to the one in the show! It was really heavy to ride, especially when loaded up, but not as bad as when Granville takes it out!!
I love this series you’re doing. Ronnie Barker was a comedic genius. So underrated. I hope you’ll do a retrospective on Porridge (and Going Straight) and also one for On The Buses as those are two of my favorites. Open All Hours is so great. I have the complete series on DVD and it’s regular viewing for me.
Surprised they didn’t mention the fact that the stutter wasn’t in the script originally, Ronnie B added it, a stroke of genius as it brought so much more comedy to the show
Cannot beat uk humour!!😅😅😅😅😅
Ask him how much a stamp is 😂😂
My corner shop extended and put his own metal fence 🤠 round😂😂 ya Dont needs permission 😂🤣🤣
Absolutely love open all hours Ggggranville Fffetch your cloth pure iconic geniuses 😅
Fantastic debut, Josh. I thought you were outstanding throughout the entire match. And a great goal too 👏😁❤️⚽️🇦🇹
The two geniuses
He even sold Wilkos stuff 😂😮😅🤦😂
A must watch for Ronny fans is Clarance Sale, shame they just made 1 series
Excellent . Many thanks.
Thank you too!
Many thanks for this. I've just subscribed to your Channel-what a wonderful selection of videos.
Welcome aboard!
What a brilliant series watched by millions made by the BBC which at the time was probably the finest and most popular broadcaster in the world. Not very popular today though, tragic.
Were still paying for bags from COVID 😂😂
Arkwrights shop was and still is a hairdressers called beautique.. it is situated on lister avenue in doncaster
my daily tablet since many years
😂😂multipack do not sell individual 😂 my shop keeper sells them individually 😂🤔🤔🤦
£4.00
He still charges £1;50 cashback and he's got the key tor his own ATM charges £1;85 60 p to pay on card ♠️♦️ make it make sense 😜😜
The original was great brilliant after I saw for may years over and over again I have the series at home . But the second edition NO it did not have the same effect in my opinion.
Sorry for Jason who dedicated himself to make the series over again.
I liked the second series, although it was more silly. Still had great characters. Loved Eric!
The trouble with these documentaries is some of the people they have commenting on the shows. Who are they and what the heck have they to do with the show?
They had no business filming Still Open All Hours. It failed and should have.
According to my maths 1976 to 2024 is only 48 years not 50
Yeah, it appears that Channel 5 are incapable of counting, or don't care as long as they get a catchier title. Recently I saw another one of these documentaries, Keeping Up Appearances: 40 Years Of Laughs. Keeping Up Appearances was first broadcast in 1990, so Channel 5 weren't even slightly close.
Open all hours was first broadcast on 25 March 1973 as part of the Ronnie Barker 7 of 1 series so it is not 48 years but in fact 50 years if this show was broadcast in 2023.
@@iaindickinson2888 I realised that after I posted but for some reason my phone won’t let me edit the comment. Still doesn’t explain their title for Keeping Up Appearances though, the pilot and first series are from the same year. Catchy titles is all they care about, Channel 5 obviously doesn’t know how to take 1990 from 2024.
Interesting that these self-promoting ‘retrospectives’ never mention Clarence … a 6-episode series which ran after OAH.
Every time I see Johnny Vegas he talks shit, this is no different. He's a crap actor too.
Click bait.