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Are You Being Served?: Eight classic soundtracks from the original BBC TV series

"Eight vintage TV soundtracks from the long-running BBC sitcom set in a fictional London department store Are You Being Served? was a comedy juggernaut, running for 10 series between 1973 and 1985 and often attracting audiences of over 20 million. A family favourite, it was a fun-packed mix of double entendres, slapstick and larger-than-life characters – including cat-loving Mrs Slocombe and camp menswear assistant Mr Humphries, with his famous catchphrase, ‘I’m free’! In these eight innuendo-filled episodes, the staff of Grace Brothers are embroiled in sundry side-splitting schemes, from spending the night in tents on the shop floor to organising birthday celebrations for Mr Grainger and Young Mr Grace, and trying to learn new sales techniques to charm the customers. Mishaps and misunderstandings abound when Mr Goldberg establishes his own recruitment agency; a photo of Mr Humphries’ mother sparks some wild speculation; Mr Grainger wins the pools and decides to retire; and Young Mr Grace hints that he’s going to propose to Mrs Slocombe... Written by legendary comedy writing partners Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, these laugh-out-loud shows feature a brilliant ensemble cast including Frank Thornton, Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith and Harold Bennett. Disclaimer: some episodes may contain dated attitudes and language. Production credits Written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft Produced by David Croft ‘Our Figures are Slipping’ directed by Bernard Thompson Theme tune by David Croft and Ronnie Hazlehurst First broadcast on BBC1 on the following dates: Our Figures are Slipping 28 March 1973 (Series 1, episode 2) Camping In 4 April 1973 (Series 1, episode 3) The Clock 14 March 1974 (Series 2, episode 1) Wedding Bells 4 March 1975 (Series 3, episode 5) Founder’s Day 11 March 1977 (Series 5, episode 3) Goodbye Mr Grainger 4 April 1977 (Series 5, episode 6) The Agent 30 November 1979 (Series 7, episode 8) Heir Apparent 5 July 1981 (Series 8, episode 5) Cast Captain Stephen Peacock – Frank Thornton Mrs Betty Slocombe – Mollie Sugden Mr Dick Lucas – Trevor Bannister Mr Wilberforce Clayborne/Mr Humphries – John Inman Miss Shirley Brahms – Wendy Richard Mr Ernest Grainger – Arthur Brough Mr Cuthbert Rumbold – Nicholas Smith Young Mr Grace – Harold Bennett Mr Mash – Larry Martyn Mrs Grainger – Pearl Hackney Miss Robinson – Sandra Clark Mr Goldberg – Alfie Bass Mr Harman – Arthur English Mr Grace’s secretary/Miss Bakewell – Penny Irving Mr Grace’s nurse – Vivienne Johnson Mr Grossman – Milo Sperber Mr Spooner – Mike Berry © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd (Author), Arthur Brough, Frank Thornton, Full Cast, Harold Bennett, John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Nicholas Smith, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard (Narrator)

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Home to Roost: A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

"Mollie Sugden and Deryck Guyler star in this vintage 1970s sitcom about life in retirement William and Olive Wheeler are an old-fashioned couple, who call each other 'Mother' and 'Father', and are happy in their traditional roles as breadwinner and housewife respectively. But now William has retired after 40 years in the office, and is finding it hard to adjust to a life of leisure - while Olive is trying to get used to having him under her feet all day for the first time in their marriage. Over the course of the series, the couple struggle to settle into a new, post-retirement routine that will suit them both. William ponders the possibility of getting a little job, reluctantly signs up for his pension, and embarks on a spot of DIY; while Olive badgers William to buy a car, suggests a move to the seaside, and spends a day in bed, leaving her husband to attempt the housework. Can they find a way to co-exist at home together, without driving each other completely mad? Home to Roost was first broadcast in 1974 on Radio 4. Scripted by Woman's Hour veteran Anne Jones, it was the first radio comedy written by a woman since the Second World War, and was based on her own father-in-law's retirement. It stars Mollie Sugden (Are You Being Served?) as Olive and Deryck Guyler (The Men from the Ministry) as William, with a full cast including Norman Rossington, Ysanne Churchman and John Baddeley. NB: Contains dated language and attitudes Production credits Written by Anne Jones Produced by Richard Maddock, Peter Titheradge and Trafford Whitelock Home to Roost theme by Alex Welsh, played by Alex Welsh and his Band Cast Mr Wheeler - Deryck Guyler Mrs Wheeler - Mollie Sugden Jack Bailey/TV repairman - Norman Rossington Angela - Ysanne Churchman Neville/Harold/TV repairman - John Baddeley Pat/Kath - Patricia Greene Mrs Cox/Mrs Shipley/Agnes Carmichael/Posh lady - Linda Polan Mr. Carmichael - Ronald Herdman Bob - Graham Weston Mrs Shipley - Joyce Latham © 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Anne Jones (Author), Deryck Guyler, Full Cast, Mollie Sugden (Narrator)

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