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Open All Hours

1976·Show
25Episodes in4Seasons
77
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
British SitcomClassic ComedyShop LifeCharacter-Driven HumorEveryday AbsurdityWholesome & QuaintGenerational ConflictNostalgic AppealWitty Dialogue

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Where can I stream Open All Hours legally?

Open All Hours is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Open All Hours worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Open All Hours have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 25 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Open All Hours air?

It ran from 1976 to 1985 and has ended.

What language is Open All Hours in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Open All Hours?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Open All Hours in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Open All Hours use?

Awful Wedded LifeHonest John's DealershipSchmuck BaitThose Two GuysKick the DogBlackfaceUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistPorky Pig PronunciationDue to the DeadStep ServantThe ScroogeDodgy Toupeeand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Open All Hours, including Awful Wedded Life, Honest John's Dealership, Schmuck Bait.