Open All Hours
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 25 Episodes
30 min per episode
1976 – 1985
Premiered: Fri, Feb 20, 1976
Roy ClarkeLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel”
Ever persistent to worm his way into Nurse Gladys' bedroom as well as her affections, Arkwright finds that flattery and chocolates are no use. But he's got a cunning plan to use Granville to impersonate a burglar, wearing a stocking mask to scare Gladys so that Arkwright can come running... into her room.
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Open All Hours (Theme)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2016-03-18
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Clarke
Max Harris
John Jarvis
James Gilbert, Sydney Lotterby
Department Leadership Roster
John Jarvis
Editor
John Hearne
Costume Design
James Gilbert
Producer
Sydney Lotterby
Producer
Max Harris
Original Music Composer
Tim Gleeson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Open All Hours 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.
How many seasons does Open All Hours have?
Open All Hours comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Open All Hours?
Key cast members in Open All Hours include Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron.
Who created or directed Open All Hours?
Open All Hours was developed and directed by Roy Clarke.