Are You Being Served?

'Are You Being Served?' is a delightful peek into the day-to-day dramas of Grace Brothers department store, seen through the eyes of the staff in the ladies' and gentlemen's departments.

As someone who grew up watching British sitcoms like 'Allo 'Allo', '2.4 Children', 'Only Fools and Horses', and 'One Foot in the Grave', I've always had a soft spot for the uniquely British sense of humour.

I bought the first series of 'Are You Being Served?' a couple of years ago, just to see what all the fuss was about, and without a doubt, it's now one of my all-time favourites. No matter my mood, I can pop an episode on and still laugh out loud.

For those who moan about repeated jokes, I'd remind them of just how many years this show ran and the immense popularity it had-and still has. The movie, however? A disaster. I don't know why they bothered! But the sitcom itself, from start to finish, was brilliantly funny.

Mollie Sugden and John Inman were the heart of the show, and while the whole cast was excellent, it was Young Mr. Grace who often stole the show.

There's a certain innocence about the series, tucked beneath all the cheeky double entendres. Some of my favourite episodes include 'Camping In', 'Oh What a Tangled Web', and 'Friends and Neighbours'. Sure, the show might have dipped a little in Series 9, but Series 10 was a return to form and really showed how timeless the comedy is.

'Are You Being Served?' is one of those sitcoms that's eternally re-watchable and continues to bring the laughs.

10/10.

I never laughed so hard in my life as the first time I saw this show. The only American sitcom that ever compared was Cheers. Anybody who has nit seen this sitcom should really watch it. The cast of characters is excellent. For example in the early episodes Mr. Lucas is always getting Mrs. Sloacombes goat. John In man as Mr. humphries is definitely the star of the show. Mr. granger reminds me of A man I used to work with A long time ago. That's what really makes this program so funny. It is more realistic than you might think. One of the funniest in jokes is the one where they always tell the customers that their sleeves or pants leg will "ride up" with wear. I highly recommend this show for everybody!

I left England in 1968 so I missed watching this live as it were but it is still hilarious. Here in Alberta we can watch it 5 times a week on P.B.S. or on Y.T.V. in Canada at 1 a.m. I find it so amusing, the characterizations are faultless the dialogue is matchless the situations are believable even if sometimes outrageous.

But above all it is a very gentle comedy, in the best traditions of English comedy, nobody gets hurt, reputations are never ruined, it is never malicious or small-minded.

I watch it every chance I get because it is funny without forcing the humour.

I love this show so very much! Ever since I first had the honour of viewing this show for the first time, I have loved it. I have seen each episode more times then I can remember, and yet still every night I watch them again. I have grown to know ALL the characters personally, and feel like I am a part of what feels very much like real life at Grace Brother's Department Store. What the characters said, and everything that happened, I know as a very pleasant dream. Dive into the joy of the working staff of this wonderful series, and you will not want to leave. Listen, and you can almost hear the wonderful Mr. Humpries's saying "I'm Free!"

On another note, I must just give a huge thank you to everybody was ever involved in Are You Being Served?, and Are You Being Served, Again?. Because of this show, I grew to love many other wonderful BritComs (British comedies). Thank you to all cast members, crew, the very men who brought the show to TV, extras, etc. To those who have passed on, rest in peace brothers and sisters. You may have departed this world, but I for one will never forget you, and the wonderful contributions you made. To the fictional staff of Grace Bros., thank you for allowing us a just a peek into you lives. I just wish I did not have to leave. Thanks all, your work is remembered certainly by me, and millions of fans past, present and definately future. Grace Bros. will continue to be open, as long as someone keeps watching and remembers.

Are You Being Served is the best British comedy can give us. I don't understand why some people are offended by this series! It's all in good fun. The follow up Grace & Favour was great too. It's a shame they only made ten series (from 1973/1985). AYBS? will rank as one of the best sit-coms ever.