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Are You Being Served?

TV-PG 1972 Comedy · 10 seasons
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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.

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About Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served? is a comedy series set in Grace Brothers, a London department store, showcasing the antics of its employees. The humor is rich with sexual innuendo, slapstick comedy, visual gags, and clever double entendres. Much of the show cleverly parodies the British class system, exaggerating stereotypes of the time through characters like the effeminate Mr. Humphries and the comically stingy store owner. This comedic exploration, set against the backdrop of retail life, provides a satirical and hilariously exaggerated reflection of British society.

Cast and Characters

Created by the brilliant minds of David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, Are You Being Served? boasts a cast of comedic legends. John Inman shines as the unforgettable Mr. Humphries, the camp and flamboyant sales assistant. Mollie Sugden delivers a masterclass in comedic timing as the formidable Mrs. Slocombe, known for her colorful hair and outrageous stories. Frank Thornton plays the pompous Captain Peacock, the floorwalker with a rigid sense of authority. Wendy Richard is the ever-popular Miss Brahms, the Cockney sales assistant with a sharp wit. Nicholas Smith embodies the role of Mr. Rumbold, the constantly exasperated floor manager. Mike Berry makes appearances as Mr. Spooner.

What people like about Are You Being Served?

Audiences and critics alike lauded Are You Being Served? for its clever writing, unforgettable characters, and impeccable comedic timing. Many praised the show's ability to satirize British class dynamics and societal norms with wit and charm. Viewers particularly enjoyed the performances of the cast, especially John Inman as Mr. Humphries and Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe, for their iconic portrayals that have become ingrained in popular culture. The show's use of slapstick, visual gags, and double entendres was also frequently cited as a key factor in its enduring appeal.
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TV Show Score

74%

Released

September 8, 1972

Creator

David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd

Cast

Frank Thornton, John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Wendy Richard, Nicholas Smith, Mike Berry

Genre

Comedy

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