Are You Being Served?

Series 5

TV-PG

This comedy series, which follows the exploits of employees at London's fictional "Grace Brothers" department store, is full of sexual innuendo, slapstick, visual gags, and double entendres. Much of the show's humor parodies Britain's class system, and many of the show's characters are based on stereotypes of the period, including the effeminate Mr. Humphries and the rich, but stingy, store owner.

Where to Watch Series 5

7 Episodes

Mrs. Slocombe Expects
E1
Mrs. Slocombe ExpectsThe staff have kittens when Mrs. Slocombe announces she's expecting a happy event, but it turns out that it's merely her cat that's pregnant; when she refuses to leave Tiddles unattended, she braves the ire of Captain Peacock by smuggling the cat into the ladies' fitting room.
A Change Is As Good As a Rest
E2
A Change Is As Good As a RestThe staff have fun temporarily working in Grace Brothers' toy department. Mr. Humphries enjoys a giant dollhouse, Mrs. Slocombe sells peeing dollies and Mr. Grainger gets sentimental playing with a train set.
Founder's Day
E3
Founder's DayMr.Grace will soon be 80 years old and Mr.Rumbold has designated the staff to come up with an idea for a special birthday celebration. They decide on spoofing "This is Your Life" by doing a presentation of "Here is Your Department," showing how Mr.Grace has affected all of their lives.
The Old Order Changes
E4
The Old Order ChangesCaptain Peacock doesn't have his usual carnation and is in a very bad mood, but now that Mr. Grace has returned from America, carnations will no longer be needed, along with a lot of other things. In fact the entire manner of the floor will be changing. Casual dress and first-name terms within the department are only the beginning!
Take-over
E5
Take-overThe department staff pose as Grace Brothers shareholders to avoid a takeover by a rival corporation. Meanwhile Captain Peacock finds himself working under obnoxious Mr. Lucas, who treats him in turn like a butler.
Goodbye Mr. Grainger
E6
Goodbye Mr. GraingerMr. Grainger's temper has become extremely short. The staff, in a private meeting with Mr. Rumbold, decide he must go. However, when he wins the lottery, his bad mood vanishes and he makes his peace with the staff and stays on.
It Pays to Advertise
E7
It Pays to AdvertiseThe staff star in a TV commercial for Grace Brothers, produced by Mr. Humphries. Could Mr. Grace's cheapness be the reason for using his staff in such fashion?