Are You Being Served A Change is as Good as a Rest 5

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2012

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  • @cepearle7072
    @cepearle7072 2 роки тому +315

    My 90 year old dad and I would watch this on PBS. We used to guess what color Mrs. Slocomb's hair would be.

    • @ginadeam6813
      @ginadeam6813 Рік тому +22

      My Mom and I did the same. PBS, I think it was on Saturday evening? We couldn't wait to watch every episode!!!! That, and Absolutely Fabulous!! I miss her so, coming up on 3 yrs since she pasted from dementia. Watching these shows makes me a bit warm and fuzzy.😞

    • @MilehighClub-yr6hi
      @MilehighClub-yr6hi Рік тому +14

      When I was a kid the only channell we had was P.B.S. and Sat. Night was a very educational night, I fell in love with British comedies 😂

    • @terencedove5047
      @terencedove5047 11 місяців тому +6

      My father would watch on PBS on most evenings. I would eventually learn to enjoy them with him. Although it would air on PBS (WLIW/21) here on Long Island, each episode would end with the tag “Lionheart Television - The BBC in America.”
      He enjoyed this series; and also ‘Allo! Allo!’ I couldn’t watch that with him; the opening and closing music always made me cry…

    • @denisewilkison8588
      @denisewilkison8588 9 місяців тому +10

      My late husband and I did the same thing 😂

    • @robinparr88
      @robinparr88 9 місяців тому +5

      That's precious

  • @echocheck
    @echocheck 5 років тому +789

    I love this whole series......and I am unanimous in that.

    • @amandakondrat2990
      @amandakondrat2990 4 роки тому +11

      😅😅😅😅

    • @austinstumpff1661
      @austinstumpff1661 4 роки тому +17

      I love the whole series as well!!

    • @elizabethsohler2410
      @elizabethsohler2410 4 роки тому +10

      You're not the only one ! I don't know whether that makes it harder or easier to be unanimous. I suspect easier!

    • @stephenmelnick9342
      @stephenmelnick9342 3 роки тому +17

      I’ve been watching AYBS nearly every night during the pandemic. It’s good mental stress therapy!

    • @HarvestMoon21
      @HarvestMoon21 3 роки тому +6

      @@elizabethsohler2410 clever.. 🤭🤭

  • @lalaland9429
    @lalaland9429 4 роки тому +616

    Is it just me who runs back to watch this show, everytime I feel down ❤️

    • @MrMenefrego1
      @MrMenefrego1 3 роки тому +12

      To be honest, I really don't know when you're feeling down.

    • @MrMenefrego1
      @MrMenefrego1 3 роки тому +6

      @@lalaland9429 You're describing precisely what you did, lady. Wooow! 😂

    • @gazepskotzs4
      @gazepskotzs4 3 роки тому +22

      Same, i watch it too for comfort when i'm down!

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому +11

      Me too!

    • @carminemurray6624
      @carminemurray6624 3 роки тому +15

      Wendy was so pretty 😁

  • @elizabethcook8217
    @elizabethcook8217 11 місяців тому +69

    This show has saved my life...lol. it was almost calming during some really stressful situations. I always go back to it!!

  • @willyboy6126
    @willyboy6126 8 місяців тому +37

    My dear late parents loved this show...I can still hear them laughing whenever I watch these hilarious shows! My Mom really loved this toy department episode🥰❤

  • @Portugal2025
    @Portugal2025 Рік тому +31

    “Well done Mr Grainger And if you work really hard for 20-30 years, you’ll earn what you did 5 minutes ago”. First time I heard that I collapsed with laughter. It’s still funny

  • @jeeziss
    @jeeziss 2 роки тому +55

    Dear BBC, thank you so much for allowing this to be here.

  • @MrMenefrego1
    @MrMenefrego1 3 роки тому +77

    "They don't call him 'Fun Time Freddy' for nothing!" 😂

  • @mojojeinxs9960
    @mojojeinxs9960 5 років тому +168

    No one can rock a blue bee hive like Mrs.Slocombe.

    • @joannross8412
      @joannross8412 5 років тому +16

      she was punk before there was punk! :)

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 4 роки тому +8

      How do you know She didn't invent the thing ?

    • @claudiachasman8307
      @claudiachasman8307 4 роки тому +6

      AMEN, AMEN, and AMEN, to THAT.;-)))

    • @Gravydog316
      @Gravydog316 4 роки тому +7

      well, maybe Marge Simpson...
      i wear my blue hair down lol

    • @elizabethsohler2410
      @elizabethsohler2410 4 роки тому +11

      @@Gravydog316 But this was in the 70's long before Marge Simpson. If anyone was going to invent it, it would be Mrs. Slocumbe.

  • @eh4977
    @eh4977 4 роки тому +398

    I used to watch this as a kid with my grandma, on PBS at night while we crocheted together😊 so many fond memories, along with Keeping Up Appearances.

  • @user-fu5dq7bc4g
    @user-fu5dq7bc4g 6 місяців тому +16

    Wonderful! Wendy Richards was certainly lovely.

  • @GaramondGourmond
    @GaramondGourmond Рік тому +18

    One of British Television's finest creations! Long live Humphries, Slocum and the rest!

  • @telemachus53
    @telemachus53 Рік тому +14

    "you 'ave to 'ave two or they won't wobble". It gets me every time, and I must 've seen this episode at least 10 times.

  • @specialk9424
    @specialk9424 Рік тому +32

    "TODDLER'S WEAR" was classic. And Mr. Grainger and Young Mr. Grace playing with the trains is further proof men don't grow up, we just get more expensive toys.

    • @user-pr2hl7uh2j
      @user-pr2hl7uh2j 5 місяців тому +3

      The only differences between men and boys is the price of their toys😂😂😂

  • @fracta2112
    @fracta2112 7 місяців тому +11

    One of my favorite episodes if only because of the ending, the sweetness of mutual understanding between Mr Grace and Mr Grainger, and the seemingly authentic smile of Miss Bakewell

  • @mikawhofan
    @mikawhofan 4 роки тому +75

    Thank you PBS for introducing us to this gem of a show.

  • @joniaq6372
    @joniaq6372 9 місяців тому +12

    My husband was stationed in England (two tours) and we would watch this and a few other shows. We were glad seeing them on PBS for a long time. So sad that they have decided to take all the great classics off.

  • @roninsavage4290
    @roninsavage4290 3 роки тому +64

    Bravo!!! Only the Brits could make something so foolish so funny!!! Still very funny and entertaining after all these years!

  • @gusgomez7141
    @gusgomez7141 Рік тому +16

    They never get old. A classic comedy.

  • @johnhenryholiday4964
    @johnhenryholiday4964 8 місяців тому +17

    Good old fashioned humor that makes you smile and catches you totally off guard.... I wish there were shows on like this now....
    As a humanity We have become to serious, to absorbed in the complexities of life.... When I watch this it's like taking 30 years off my life.... I'm young again....

  • @AEvans36963
    @AEvans36963 5 років тому +73

    When I first started watching this show yrs ago, I used to watch each week to see what color Mrs Slocombe's hair would be.

    • @Gingeries17
      @Gingeries17 5 років тому +9

      Annette Evans I read an article about how for the early seasons she actually dyed her real hair those different colours for each episode. They had to bleach it out and re-dye it before filming the next episode. Eventually they switched her to wigs, but I can't believe she originally went to all that work!

    • @Gingeries17
      @Gingeries17 4 роки тому +1

      @doctorwho0077 🙄🙄🙄

    • @daina4706
      @daina4706 4 роки тому +2

      Jajaja yeah!

    • @quixotic4233
      @quixotic4233 3 роки тому +3

      @Trust nobody Nobody trust I love when she did the Red, White, and Blue look for the British celebration. Only she could pull that off!

  • @houndandhandbag
    @houndandhandbag 3 роки тому +39

    28:56 "...so I could go on playing with my trains." Oh I love Grainger's face here. He's so adorable.

  • @jimleon7894
    @jimleon7894 3 роки тому +77

    This was the best episode of the series! Such a lovely and sweet cast. I really miss these lovable and talented people.

    • @marilynfriedman4046
      @marilynfriedman4046 Рік тому +3

      My favorite was “Take Over.” The funniest and well written.

    • @Heavenzvoice
      @Heavenzvoice 10 місяців тому +3

      I think we all have a favorite episode. This being yours but I can think of two or three that I would consider the best:)

  • @wendelynyoung8609
    @wendelynyoung8609 5 років тому +70

    Mrs Slocum hair colors were ahead of her time

    • @msbrowngault
      @msbrowngault 5 років тому +4

      Not really

    • @chriskochinsky1102
      @chriskochinsky1102 4 роки тому +3

      They wore a lot of wigs back then, and people actually mixed the styles and colors up a lot. Now the trend is back. There is nothing new under the sun.

    • @pamelahayes8593
      @pamelahayes8593 4 роки тому +1

      She may have been ahead of her time but she never did leave a color out

    • @pamelahayes8593
      @pamelahayes8593 4 роки тому +5

      They were wigs thank goodness or her hair would melt off

    • @MichelleIbarraMHAEdD
      @MichelleIbarraMHAEdD 3 роки тому +1

      I loved them back then, too!

  • @katefromct1969
    @katefromct1969 5 років тому +95

    This show always makes me feel good.

  • @gregruelas7830
    @gregruelas7830 4 роки тому +69

    Young Mr. Grace is too damn funny. I also love how most of the jokes work with the audience, but some slide unnoticed.

  • @juliemitchell3794
    @juliemitchell3794 4 роки тому +28

    "You have to have 2 or they won't wobble." 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @truthteller8459
    @truthteller8459 2 роки тому +23

    Who couldn't love this show?! I enjoyed watching every episode I could and still do.

  • @jessiejames7492
    @jessiejames7492 6 років тому +69

    is his telephone out of order? No, his brain!

  • @matthewhartt5887
    @matthewhartt5887 4 роки тому +50

    As you can see by the comments Kris, your efforts have made many of us smile and laugh during these very woŕrisome times. Well done and thank you!!

  • @nasbyszbrown1656
    @nasbyszbrown1656 6 років тому +265

    The actors play their characters so well. They have definite personalities and are so believable and lovable.

    • @youtubetears8732
      @youtubetears8732 5 років тому +12

      True so true

    • @gazepskotzs4
      @gazepskotzs4 3 роки тому +3

      @Carl Ward does metrosexual actually exist?

    • @graciebentley1421
      @graciebentley1421 3 роки тому +5

      The actors and actresses are absolutely wonderful

    • @marilyncfriedman2356
      @marilyncfriedman2356 3 роки тому +4

      @Carl Ward Mr Humphries was gay in real life. A wonderful man and actor. He left all his money to his husband. Look it up on Google. Definitely true. I’m more concerned why he didn’t take care of his teeth. Is that a British custom to have horrible teeth?🌈🌈🌈🌈

    • @ladyflimflam
      @ladyflimflam 3 роки тому +7

      @@marilyncfriedman2356 There’s nothing wrong with his teeth. He has a gap in between the front teeth that is not uncommon and is genetic. They aren’t bleached blinding white like modern Americans tend to do.

  • @jeraldolorenzi7363
    @jeraldolorenzi7363 Рік тому +13

    I watch this show everyday and will continue for eternity. Grace Bros. forever!

    • @neilacrabtree1617
      @neilacrabtree1617 6 місяців тому +2

      I watch this every day. It's like hanging out with friends. I thought I was the only one who was doing this. Evidently not.🙂

  • @nygnyg1
    @nygnyg1 5 років тому +122

    This series was genius

  • @rrp1996
    @rrp1996 3 роки тому +26

    April 1994, was mine and my husband's first date. We watched this episode.

    • @evansmith7969
      @evansmith7969 2 роки тому +4

      That's the sweetest comment of all.
      💘

  • @amynanos7756
    @amynanos7756 4 місяці тому +2

    I still binge watch this along with The Vicar of Dibley and Let Them Eat Cake every night 😂 (sleep disorder with my cancer - I have it, it doesn’t have me!) British comedy is the best!

  • @joshuahull9982
    @joshuahull9982 5 років тому +66

    Mr. Grainger reminds me of my grandfather. Even in his 70s he was a kid at heart and even loved electric trains. He had a huge train layout in his basement. He passed away at 86 years old. I still miss him a lot even though he passed in 1996.

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 5 років тому +3

      That's called dementia .

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 5 років тому +5

      @doctorwho0077 That is called humour .
      But since you asked, I'm actually a former MD . I studied at the university of medicine of Copenhagen and then Oxford . Former , because after 5 years working for the UN i went back to med school and became a vet and ethologist . Still working for the UN , but for the WAP this time (That's world animal protection) on animalitarian missions , while running a clinic with my partner and a few animal shelters . I am however still registered as a licensed MD and veterinarian at the GMC , just not a practicing MD anymore, although nothing forbids me to or prevents me from starting a new practice if I do wish to.

    • @anteeker
      @anteeker 5 років тому +3

      @@morganolfursson2560 @Morgan Olfursson I smell smoke-I think you just BURNED him. Well done sir!

    • @msbrowngault
      @msbrowngault 5 років тому +4

      @doctorwho0077 he's not his doctor so there's no HIPPA violation

    • @wordsmith52
      @wordsmith52 4 роки тому +3

      @@morganolfursson2560 ..the you should know better than to make such ageist, spiteful comments...

  • @shirley9209
    @shirley9209 2 роки тому +12

    My mother and I just LOVE this I miss her and this show.

    • @lisatorres6096
      @lisatorres6096 Рік тому +1

      My late mother and I never missed an episode 😊

  • @brendadoughty4118
    @brendadoughty4118 9 місяців тому +6

    I absolutely love this show.

  • @mamadouaziza2536
    @mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому +24

    Whomever wrote and or directed this episode deserves the equivalent of an Emmy Award.
    One of the best written, acting and directed episodes of the entire run of this series..

    • @deanronson6331
      @deanronson6331 2 роки тому

      It's "whoever". If you want to avoid sounding silly with the wrong usage of "whom" or "whomever", you'd be better off using "who" and "whoever" all the time regardless of their placement in the sentence.

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 2 роки тому +6

      @@deanronson6331
      You can't be serious? Who cares..
      I made my point and that is all that matters..

    • @deanronson6331
      @deanronson6331 2 роки тому

      @@mamadouaziza2536 You did, and you sounded silly in doing it by using a common tool of less-than-literate people - hyper-correction.

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 2 роки тому

      @@deanronson6331
      Who the 'F' cares? But obviously you cared enough to respond to someone you think is illiterate (twice), doesn't say much about you? Too much time on your hands... Get a life or go get laid.

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому +1

      @@deanronson6331 your being mean. Even if the wrong grammar is used, so what??? You going to do the same to me because of my intentional misuse of the word your/you're???? No one likes a grammar cop. We understand the person's context and don't need you to criticise. This is a great show and warm memories attached, don't ruin it for anyone!

  • @pamelahayes8593
    @pamelahayes8593 2 роки тому +8

    It's funny how old shows bring back good memories times back then we're so young and better

  • @cousinsister69
    @cousinsister69 3 роки тому +20

    I enjoy the ending when the actors are all named and they pose for a few moments. I find it quite sweet. Hi from Oz 👇💜🙃

  • @Jennifer-qo4kz
    @Jennifer-qo4kz 7 місяців тому +6

    Thank you!
    Love this show sooo much.
    Used to watch it with my mom😊

  • @MrMenefrego1
    @MrMenefrego1 2 роки тому +49

    It's been 8 months since I needed an 'Are You Being Served' fix, just needed one again! Great show. See you all next Christmas season. *MERRY CHRISTMAS!*

  • @tardisgirl1119
    @tardisgirl1119 7 місяців тому +4

    Who would have known that "Are You Being Served?" would predict the name of a future "Five Nights at Freddy's"/"Sister Location" character lol

  • @terencedove5047
    @terencedove5047 2 роки тому +10

    13:41 - Mrs. Slocombe: "But they're all dogs. Isn't there a demand for mechanical pussies?"
    Captain Peacock: "I've been told that people prefer the real thing."

  • @raycycleit8311
    @raycycleit8311 2 роки тому +10

    What i would give for a Christmas party episode. Many mentions of the legendary Christmas parties, but never an episode.😉

  • @brighterdaysplantnurseryan2629
    @brighterdaysplantnurseryan2629 2 роки тому +28

    I like this episode. It's heart-warming. Absolutely NO-ONE can resist babies and toys!😚😊

    • @synthonaplinth5980
      @synthonaplinth5980 Рік тому +3

      Agreed. It's wonderful how happy they all look when they come into the toy department.

  • @tammycosby4495
    @tammycosby4495 2 роки тому +9

    I discovered these reruns on PBS here in the US about 10-12 years ago. Even though they were 20+ years old by then, good comedy never gets old.

    • @JB0071051982
      @JB0071051982 3 місяці тому

      Indeed, my aunt on my mother's side of the family introduced me to Are you Being Served via reruns on PBS in the 1990's. It is such a joy to see this show again, especially since a lot of the jokes went right over my head since I was only a boy when I first watched them.

  • @trishoconnor2169
    @trishoconnor2169 6 років тому +89

    This episode is one of my favorites.

    • @r.s.7198
      @r.s.7198 6 років тому +3

      Trish O'Connor mine too!

    • @r.s.7198
      @r.s.7198 6 років тому +9

      I love when Mr. Humphries demonstrated the weebles. It was so cute! I would have loved to work in a real store with them. In the US they were advertised as Weebles, they wobble but they don't fall down. Lol

    • @r.s.7198
      @r.s.7198 6 років тому +7

      Although Fun time Freddy was a bit disturbing lol

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому

      @@r.s.7198 yes who showers like that?? Lol 🤣

  • @danielthoman7324
    @danielthoman7324 2 роки тому +8

    one of the best comedy shows ever! somewhat risque at times, especially when Mrs Slocombe mentions her cat.

  • @drivas1436
    @drivas1436 2 роки тому +7

    They are Still OUTSTANDING!

  • @nisha1983fyi
    @nisha1983fyi 4 роки тому +19

    Knock Knock
    Captain Peacock: Who's there ?
    Mr. Humphries: Peter Paaannn !!!

  • @loobyloo1955
    @loobyloo1955 4 роки тому +14

    Watched this show back in the day when we watched as a family and only had one TV in the house. So funny and still watching in 2019.

  • @richardalaniz5464
    @richardalaniz5464 4 місяці тому +2

    As a kid I used to watxh this show on PBS with my dadin the 90s. Other than This Old House this was our thing. He's gone now but watching this still brings back memories

  • @carolepworth4964
    @carolepworth4964 5 років тому +67

    Majority of the stars are no longer here awesome cast members RIP

    • @pvisit
      @pvisit 2 роки тому +6

      There all gone now.

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому +1

      The last was Nicholas Smith, ole jug ears, died in his 90s 2015. Before him was Frank Thornton, also in his 90s. In 2009, I think Wendy Richard was the fourth to pass away. Arthur Brough was the first in 1978, then Harold Bennett in 1982, then Arthur English in 1995. After that the rest one by one. Molly Sugden, John Inman, then Trevor Bannister.

    • @spookygirl7761
      @spookygirl7761 Рік тому +1

      @@k-dogg9086 👍💔 thank you for the information.

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому +1

      @@spookygirl7761 no problem.. it's jus sad they aren't with us anymore.

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому +2

      @@spookygirl7761 even Penny Marshall died of a drug overdose..

  • @michaelcowan2334
    @michaelcowan2334 2 роки тому +7

    One of the cutest episodes in the series! Always loved this one!

  • @haroldwilkes6608
    @haroldwilkes6608 3 роки тому +35

    Inside every curmudgeon, there's a kid who just wants to play with his toys....

  • @duffy6263
    @duffy6263 6 років тому +51

    "I have no interest in your Weeby Wobblies Mr. Humphries!!!" HAHAHAHAHA!!!

  • @coreyhowe177
    @coreyhowe177 6 місяців тому +2

    Old men and their trains. Reminds me of my Uncle and Grandfather.

  • @SummerinRio90210
    @SummerinRio90210 2 роки тому +2

    BEST show there ever was 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and Keeping Up Appearances comes in second

  • @marieking-stevason1775
    @marieking-stevason1775 3 роки тому +19

    I just love Mr. Humphries!!! He’s hilarious 🤣 and so endearing!!! This episode is so funny 😂 especially the dog 🐶 sniffing the other’s bum!!! Lmao 🤣🤣 I had a Daisy the Dachshund when I was little!!!

  • @michellel564
    @michellel564 Рік тому +2

    They think the old man ain't home upstairs huh? He still sharp as a tack! 🤣 He played the original dirty old man 😘😂

  • @notme8549
    @notme8549 3 роки тому +12

    I adore when it's a good, clear copy of the episode. Thanx for the upload.😊

  • @byronius57
    @byronius57 5 років тому +26

    "But little do they know that Spencer the Spider fancies Roger...and he crept up behind 'm, and GOBBLED HIM UP FOR LUNCH!!!" lmao!

    • @sandrajovic9304
      @sandrajovic9304 5 років тому +1

      The older kids may've liked that bit ,, ((older siblings, come alongs))

  • @dreadede
    @dreadede 3 роки тому +9

    Awwww, I had that treehouse when I was little, one of my favorite toys!!

  • @blackbeardsteeljosephleeby1581
    @blackbeardsteeljosephleeby1581 4 роки тому +10

    Mrs. Slocombe is a Queen with her stuff......."-------and I; am unanimous in that" heal Queen Slocombe. (laughter is most sincere, indeed)

  • @curtisthomas2670
    @curtisthomas2670 2 роки тому +9

    Frank Thornton did a really good job of playing the stiff, superior ex officer type

  • @thefuzzypenguin778
    @thefuzzypenguin778 4 роки тому +4

    Mr. Lucas with that spider puppet! lol I've been loving this show for many years! -Diana.

  • @lithuang
    @lithuang 5 років тому +35

    About 20 years ago I got the 8 VHS box set and the version of this episode on VHS was edited to remove the “Annie the Air Hostess” segment entirely. I watched those tapes until I memorized practically every episode. So interesting to see this UA-cam version with the extra material.

    • @youtubetears8732
      @youtubetears8732 5 років тому +3

      Me too

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому +1

      I have the dvd boxed set including the specials, and the movie as well. But the movie isn't as funny as the series. Basically the same jokes in another context but missing the original flare.

    • @craft-o-matic399
      @craft-o-matic399 Рік тому +1

      I think Playgirl Penny went right over many people's heads! Lol!

    • @olliefoxx7165
      @olliefoxx7165 Рік тому +1

      I've never heard of "Annie the Air Hostess". Why was it removed?

  • @cherylnielson5203
    @cherylnielson5203 2 роки тому +8

    I love the whole series too! So dry and HILLARIOUS!

  • @Nomoredrama2000
    @Nomoredrama2000 3 роки тому +10

    I completely lost it at the part with Spencer the spider 🤣🤣🤣

  • @model-man7802
    @model-man7802 3 роки тому +10

    It's too bad TV isnt like this now.Thank god for Reruns.👍

  • @sethcarlow8363
    @sethcarlow8363 6 років тому +26

    this one of my Fav Ep of Are you being Served?
    I have it on my DVR.

  • @pniemira
    @pniemira 2 роки тому +5

    I admit my secret...I LOVED THIS SHOW! IT CAME ON PBS IN THE UNITED STATES LATE AT NIGHT, ON SUNDAY I BELIEVE. GREAT COMEDY!

  • @nemo-nb3gh
    @nemo-nb3gh 4 роки тому +17

    many psychologists say children have lost their ability to imagine and be creative . its no wonder , they're given mobile devices and they don't have to think or create

    • @claudiachasman8307
      @claudiachasman8307 4 роки тому +2

      This is SOOO TRUE, thank you, for CONFIRMING what I have been thinking, for SUCH a LONG TIME.

    • @nemo-nb3gh
      @nemo-nb3gh 4 роки тому +3

      @CLAUDIA CHASMAN - thank you . real toys, dolls, even simple building blocks, etc, kids put in their hands and play with stimulates their imaginations and creativity . whereas , virtual reality leads to atrophy of those abilities . children don't go outdoors enough either . exercise yes ! but also looking at cloud formations, making and flying paper airplanes, building tiny miniature houses out of twigs, grass, leaves and stones, etcetera , uses more brain power than any video game . I remember as a child I and a friend would go out on the sidewalk after a rainstorm . We would gather pebbles, dirt, whatever and reroute the flow of the water flowing . I didn't become a civil engineer but it did stimulate my imagination and was lots of fun .

    • @bjgoodrich5864
      @bjgoodrich5864 3 роки тому +2

      @@nemo-nb3gh Same here!🐱

    • @nemo-nb3gh
      @nemo-nb3gh 3 роки тому +1

      And I remember many a time as a child, we didn't even need real toys to have fun and stimulate our minds. we'd build tiny little houses and "people" out of twigs, stones, grass in the yard ( In Britain i think all of the outdoor property of a house owner or shared by people who lived in flats, which includes flower, vegetable gardens, lawns and trees , all of it is called garden instead of yard or backyard ) . indoors we made gliding airplanes out of scrap paper, played charades, tic tac toe and all sorts of similar games with just pencil and paper. we children would get together and share all out crayons to draw things and even do abstract crayon painting . we'd find some chalk and play hopscotch on the sidewalk, play leapfrog, all sorts of games and creative things with anything we could find. we had to be resourceful because none of us had much money except what little in our piggy banks. To our elders and parents consternation yes we did climb trees too . i was a chubby kid so i didn't get up very high in the trees,lol .
      Nobody had portable stereos or mp3 players . We had to remember the songs on someone's indoors home radio in our heads . We'd watch tv too much and moms and dads would gently force us to go outside or do something inside besides watch tv . when we became young teens, very few of us had many 45rpm or lp records and audio cassette recorder/players weren't available at low cost . us boys and girls would put our coines together. we'd go to this diner and, put our coins in, chose and play some songs on the jukebox . some of us were better at remember music and others the lyrics . We used the hard drives, memory and players in our heads to remember and hum, sing, whistle & dance to music without any instruments or radio or record player playing

  • @NancyDrewe
    @NancyDrewe 3 роки тому +8

    This is one of my favorite episodes. Classic AYBS. Thanks!

  • @PatriciaAnnGriggs
    @PatriciaAnnGriggs 2 роки тому +3

    I just Love Love this show❤❤❤🤣🤣🤣

  • @tkps
    @tkps 5 років тому +26

    My Mum still accuses me of 'creating' even now. It's wonderful how much they say without actually saying it. Like the spending a penny joke, wonderful. Them was the days.

    • @rustyrefill6449
      @rustyrefill6449 5 років тому +4

      I didn't get the penny joke. But then again so many British terms go over my head

    • @msbrowngault
      @msbrowngault 5 років тому +5

      @@rustyrefill6449 pay to use the loo

    • @L0veisl1ght
      @L0veisl1ght 3 роки тому +1

      It's like a different language we still understand.

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 Рік тому

      Yes, I can speak both American and English, and I'm neither!

  • @Donald_trump_2024-h5s
    @Donald_trump_2024-h5s 2 роки тому +5

    “Let’s send in tuffy the tank”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @southernwanderer7912
    @southernwanderer7912 3 роки тому +9

    One of my favorite episodes. Goodhearted fun.

  • @PrincessBunhead
    @PrincessBunhead 6 років тому +43

    That treehouse, I had one!

    • @elizabethgrey2157
      @elizabethgrey2157 6 років тому +1

      Me too! Exact same. And I remember Sindy. (Barbie knock off) You don't see her but her packaging is seen in the background. Pink, yellow stripe and black heart. I didn't have one because I thought she was ugly, but I remember seeing her in toy stores.

    • @mattthecat9576
      @mattthecat9576 6 років тому +1

      I have a Sindy. Wearing a flight attendants uniform. In mint condition.

  • @howtubeable
    @howtubeable 6 років тому +47

    The hand in the box that grabbed the coin. That was Thing from the Addams Family.

    • @Roadvirus1
      @Roadvirus1 6 років тому +7

      Thing didn't get any money from Addams Family, so he has to steal to survive.

    • @brenthaymon667
      @brenthaymon667 6 років тому +4

      I had the hand in the box that grabs a coin in the 70's.

    • @irishpickens6581
      @irishpickens6581 5 років тому +9

      Just as I suspected, Made in Scotland!

    • @missmelissa_xxx2641
      @missmelissa_xxx2641 5 років тому +1

      @@brenthaymon667 I suspect that would be highly collectible if you still had it and worth alot!

    • @sandrajovic9304
      @sandrajovic9304 5 років тому

      I'd love to know where one would purchase one of those

  • @nathanaellee8356
    @nathanaellee8356 Рік тому +3

    Those immortal words he will never forget: I’ve got to go to the potty!!!” The timing of that line was impeccable and hilarious.

  • @vectorman1890
    @vectorman1890 Рік тому +4

    They called me stinky grainger

  • @phrogglady58
    @phrogglady58 5 років тому +41

    I love toys & this ep was delightful … wonderful to see all of the "grown-ups" playing well together (sometimes).

  • @rebeccahiggins2369
    @rebeccahiggins2369 2 роки тому +4

    I love this show! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @juliemitchell3794
    @juliemitchell3794 4 роки тому +13

    I love this episode & was just thinking of it this week.
    Jolly Good 😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @spiritchannel
    @spiritchannel 3 роки тому +3

    Wow! Classic 1970s toys! I grew up in this era and had the robots that they show here! What a flashback!

  • @catnewskawai9367
    @catnewskawai9367 5 років тому +38

    No mention is made of Captain Peacock having worked in the Toy Department before. In Dear Sexy Knickers, Mr. Rumbold threatened to send him back to "Toys and Games with all those children."

    • @amandakondrat2990
      @amandakondrat2990 4 роки тому +6

      Nice catch

    • @LovingMyJourney
      @LovingMyJourney 3 роки тому +4

      That sort of thing happens a lot especially with long series with various writers. It happened a lot on the Golden Girls series.

  • @NoosaHeads
    @NoosaHeads 2 роки тому +7

    "Young" Mr. Grace would be 123 years old, were he alive today. He was 79 when he made this episode (1978). He was born when Queen Victoria was still alive. All of the actors are now playing to a higher, more ethereal audience.

  • @jb6368
    @jb6368 4 роки тому +16

    This show is like a hug from jesus,,was here sep 2019 at lowest of my life now march 17th 2020 and world in carnage of covid 19,,,,hope ye all well people,

    • @claudiachasman8307
      @claudiachasman8307 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you.;-)))

    • @DutchCrunch333
      @DutchCrunch333 2 роки тому

      Jan, 2022..covid still here now omicron

    • @childoftruth1738
      @childoftruth1738 6 місяців тому

      Here again in 2024 and found that all that was the flu and lies from the pit of hades. While people who took the v are dying suddenly. May God have mercy on us all. Don't get mad, learn from the past.

  • @Christyc250
    @Christyc250 5 років тому +5

    Oh my God I used to have that treehouse at 28:04! And I grew up in the 90s long after this show. Wow just wow!

    • @darthmeyers074
      @darthmeyers074 3 роки тому

      My sister got that treehouse for Christmas when she was little too.

  • @nogisweb
    @nogisweb 2 роки тому +4

    “Is there no demand for mechanical pussies?” Hahahah. God bless Mrs. Sclocumbe

  • @kimmyj4661
    @kimmyj4661 Рік тому +2

    I loved this sitcom when I was younger. I stumbled across it on PBS one night and I got hooked.

  • @thomaslucas6079
    @thomaslucas6079 3 роки тому +8

    I loved these shows but I could never get my mom to watch them with me. She's no longer around but really enjoyed it when we watched them together.

    • @rapturebound197
      @rapturebound197 3 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoy them. This show was, and still is, excellent entertainment. 👍

  • @mareehartley4007
    @mareehartley4007 6 років тому +21

    Mr Humphries did demo of wibbly set the best.so funny.....lol

  • @thesneakyzephyr4531
    @thesneakyzephyr4531 8 років тому +63

    "You have to have two or they won't wobble!" ROFL!!!

    • @sethcarlow8363
      @sethcarlow8363 6 років тому +5

      i like your Comment and your a wonderful person too.
      have a nice week and weekend and Year.

  • @bjgoodrich5864
    @bjgoodrich5864 3 роки тому +5

    I love this episode!
    💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

  • @oopik0059
    @oopik0059 2 роки тому +4

    I had to watch “German Week” a couple of years ago while I was touring Germany. I think it was the first episode I saw of this show. They all did very well! :)

  • @rachs57
    @rachs57 4 роки тому +112

    KRIS, thank you so much for posting all these Are You Being Served videos...it is Jan.2020 and quite a depressing period in American history. This series has brought alot of laughter back into my life and I'm sure many others. Much appreciated.

    • @claudiachasman8307
      @claudiachasman8307 4 роки тому +8

      I SECOND that Emotion, THANK you, Kris, these episodes are like a BREATH of FRESH AIR.;-)))

    • @valeriepark9444
      @valeriepark9444 2 роки тому +6

      Oh dear. I....I can't even remember what was happening in January 2020. I deleted everything from before March 13th.

    • @breshinn
      @breshinn 2 роки тому +4

      I completely agree!

    • @Chowlife
      @Chowlife 2 роки тому +4

      Agreed 100%

    • @seanlewis9291
      @seanlewis9291 2 роки тому +3

      "A very good morning to you all!"
      (From Young Mr. Grace)