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Open All Hours

1976 – 1985Show4 seasons25 episodes

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Open All Hours episodes

4 seasons · 25 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Full of Mysterious Promise, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 A Mattress on Wheels, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 A Nice Cosy Little Disease, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 Beware of the Dog, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Well Catered Funeral, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 Apples and Self Service, 8.0
  1. S2 E1 Laundry Blues, 7.9
  2. S2 E2 The Reluctant Traveller, 8.2
  3. S2 E3 Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 The New Suit, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Arkwright's Mobile Store, 7.7
  6. S2 E6 Shedding at the Wedding, 8.1
  7. S2 E7 St Albert's Day, 7.7
  1. S3 E1 An Errand Boy by the Ear, 7.7
  2. S3 E2 The Ginger Men, 8.3
  3. S3 E3 Duet for Solo Bicycle, 7.6
  4. S3 E4 How to Ignite Your Errand Boy, 7.8
  5. S3 E5 The Man from Down Under, 8.0
  6. S3 E6 The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid, 8.0
  1. S4 E1 Soulmate Wanted, 8.0
  2. S4 E2 Horse-Trading, 7.9
  3. S4 E3 The Housekeeper Caper, 7.8
  4. S4 E4 The Errand Boy Executive, 7.7
  5. S4 E5 Happy Birthday, Arkwright!, 7.8
  6. S4 E6 The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, 8.1

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sydney Lotterby
Written by
Roy Clarke
Produced by
Sydney Lotterby, James Gilbert
Music by
Max Harris

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Facts

February 20, 1976 · October 6, 1985 · Ended

First aired
February 20, 1976
Last aired
October 6, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 25 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Awful Wedded Life, Honest John's Dealership, Schmuck Bait +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Open All Hours?"

Questions about Open All Hours

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Open All Hours?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Open All Hours streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Open All Hours worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Open All Hours okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Open All Hours?

13 h

About 13 hours: 25 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1985.

Will Open All Hours make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Open All Hours?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Awful Wedded Life, Honest John's Dealership, and Schmuck Bait.