Are You Being Served? Cast Has No Surviving Members

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@garrett69]

I really wish you'd get your facts right. Every single video you post has errors. You say every leading cast member has passed away. This is not true, Mike Berry is still alive!

[@analogueman123456787]

If they're anything as inaccurate as this one, then I'd rather chew off my left gonad thank you very much. Why don't those who put these videos together actually spend the time to actually watch the series, rather than trawling the net for inaccurate twaddle?

[@Emjay_____71]

not from you I dont Your videos are inaccurate

[@renaecassidy7510]

It's hard to choose which character is my favorite but I'm going to go with Mr humphries because he's well really😂

[@Leo-rs8mv]

Who did this relative unknown man play?

[@andreww4473]

It is currently March 2023 and Mike Berry (Mr Spooner) is currently 80 years old and very much still alive.

[@bholmes5490]

good catch

[@40billwaugh]

Still is May 18, 2024.

[@cadcncengineeringfabricati3497]

Still is alive May 24 2024

[@addie_is_me]

There are a lot of mistakes. Good catch.

[@ommadammo]

Not an original cast member, he replaced Trevor Bannister. Which is why his batteries are still running.

[@jillhughes1878]

Whenever I am in a lift where it announces "Ground floor" I can never resist adding "Perfumery and leather goods, going up." You can usually tell the age of the other passengers by those who smile or laugh in recognition of the reference!

[@BeasleyStreet]

You are not on your own...

[@jwb52z9]

"Ground Floor. Perfumery, Stationery and Leather Goods, Brigs and Haberdashery, Kitchenware and Food. Going up!" :)

[@maverickhistorian6488]

'First floor telephones, gents ready made suits, shirts, socks ,ties, hats, underwear and shoes going up! 😁

[@LesterMoore]

Grand, just grand!

[@jwb52z9]

Second Floor. Carpets, Travel Goods and Bedding, Material, Soft Furnishings, Restaurant and teas, Going Down!

[@buttonvalley]

I met Nicholas Smith once, quite by accident. He was touring the US, making appearances at local PBS stations to help in fundraising. He was at our local PBS station when he heard that our County Fair was going on. Being a big fan of country fairs, he insisted on attending. I was an employee of the fair at the time, and got to meet him as he strolled around. He was a humble, genuinely warm gentleman.

[@ammo8713]

Aka....."Jug ears" ! 😁

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Quite unlike the other "jug-eared" Pommie toff? 😜🤔🤣🤣

[@mysticwolf75]

They had both John Inman and Molly Sugden at different times, doing pledge drives on PBS here in the Buffalo area in the 90s. I remember for a large amount of money, you could have tea with John Inman. I would have loved to go to that, if I could have afforded it. Still, it was cool they came to this area at all!

[@Bongwater33]

sweet story, thanks!

[@hunghungarian5672]

@@ammo8713 where’s your photo? Let’s mock your looks.

[@devonvalentino321]

As an American, Are You Being Served was the first British sitcom I watched and positively loved it. I saw the series countless times and laughed every time. All the actors were terrific, but I shall always remember most Molly and John. RIP to all and enjoy your coffee break with St. Peter.

[@Robert08010]

I think my first "exposure" (if you'll pardon the pun) was the Benny Hill Show.

[@jimmiles1315]

The first two times I saw "Are You Being Served?" , I thought "God, this is stupid". But, by the third time I was a fan!

[@Robert08010]

@@jimmiles1315 I think its like music. It has its own rhythms and patterns. Once you become familiar with them, then you spot the jokes more easily. And remember, they only did like 6 episodes a year so you were less likely to get tired if the repetitiveness.

[@jph0917]

There was an American Version of AYBS. The Beans of Boston. The pilot episode was a copy of GERMAN WEEK. It totally sucked! Thank God it wasn't picked up or AYBS never would have flown in the US.

[@Robert08010]

@@jph0917 Its funny what succeeds and what doesn't. The I.T. Crowd comes to mind. Brilliant British show fell flat in America even with one of the key actors participating. That really surprised me. But consider "Three's Company". The original version was British but mediocre at best and Threes Company comes along and blows the lid off. The Ropers and Sanford and Son were all British shows first that were later remade as American sitcoms and were all very popular. I think far more popular than their original British counterparts. And who can forget The Office. It's first 6 seasons were some of the best TV we ever done. But it too started as a British sitcom.

[@parttimephilosopher7097]

Frank Thornton did not disappear from acting in 2001. He did some of his best work in Last Of The Summer Wine all the way through to 2010.

[@voidfilan5055]

That’s what I also thought 👍👍👍👍😻

[@billweaver6092]

What do you expect - this video was obviously made by some clueless Yank.

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Exactly, another fantastic comedy.

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

Yes

[@bigverybadtom]

My aunt had died, but my mother and I loved that show as well.

[@glennhoddle10]

Everyone on the show was funny but John Inman's hilarious over the top antics and stories was pure comedy gold.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@dennis8196]

He was a regular in the Bacon arms in Newbury, Berkshire. I've heard some funny stories from other regulars there at the time. Apparently he would tell long anecdotes and stories that would entertain small groups drinking at the time.

[@ashleyp.4932]

The sitcom was meant to be a vehicle to promote Trevor Bannister (Mr Lucas), but due to John Inman's comic timing, they started to focus on him more. Interesting fact: Although Mr Lucas is supposed to be junior to Mr Humphries, Trevor Bannister was actually a year or two older than John Inman.

[@ashleyp.4932]

When it originally started an executive at the BBC didn't like the character of Mr Humphries, and he told the creators to (and I quote) "Get rid of the poof!" One of the creators said "If the poof goes I go!" Imagine the show without Mr Humphries (John Inman even went abroad a couple of times to help launch foreign versions of the show).

[@PaulMason-c9m]

As of 2023 of the regular cast only Mike Berry (former pop singer) is still alive but only played Mr Spooner, whose character replaced Trevor Bannister in the 1980s series. In the later episodes John Inman's "I'm free" catchphrase no longer raised a laugh Other occasional cast members such as Joanna Lumley are still alive as well as the (then) young actresses who played the secretaries of "Young" Mr Grace.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

I loved John Inman. He was fabulous! Are You Being Served was a great show. God bless all the actors who made it such a success!

[@briangrant8363]

That's when BBC comedy WAS king.

[@doogle2822]

With his catch phrase "I'm Free"

[@einezcrespo2107]

He also had an uncredited role in Shakespeare in Love as Lady Capulet in the stage play of Romeo and Juliet.

[@kathrynmartinson5544]

@@doogle2822 Still use it for fun on occasions

[@stephenfurlong4230]

A workmate of mine actually met him one time and im happy to report he was a lovely, down to earth gentleman

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

My father absolutely adored this show. He was quite ill when he began watching the DVDs, and he lived to see every episode, including the Christmas reunion. That series brightened the final days of his life, and I'm grateful that he found joy in the characters and their zany antics.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Glad to know that your father is a fan, thanks for sharing! How about you?

[@calendarpage]

I met John Inman in Michigan. He looked just like he did on TV (many years had passed since the show aired) and was very nice to all the people who greeted him. They are all missed.

[@bruceharkins7843]

All of those beloved characters hold a special place in my heart. My parents and I never missed watching episodes on Saturday nights on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), along with Keeping Up Appearances and As Time Goes By. It was the highlight of my week spending those times with my elderly parents, who have since passed away. Wonderful memories.

[@forestghost7]

same 3 Britcoms still airing weekly Sat nite in Miami!

[@dwightbutler2221]

Agreed. I like the show Waiting for God too.

[@forestghost7]

@@dwightbutler2221 my absolute fave! most brilliant acting (like Marion LMAO 😂!) writing, and ad - libbing I know of ... so happy to have the DVD set! 😁. Tom: Diana what's wrong with your face? Diana: I'm smiling. Tom: well don't ... you look like a giant clam! 😆😆

[@jeanday9747]

I live in Texas USA and I absolutely loved that show. Mrs. Slocombe was my favorite. It's really sad that they are all gone. Each and every one of them will live in my heart and may they all RIP.

[@lochdedy8674]

As someone who still works in the luxury sales business, I loved this show and empathized with each of the characters and what they did throughout the series. God bless them all!

[@FactsVerseUK]

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@lochdedy8674]

@@FactsVerseUK I don't recall which episode exactly but l like the ones where Mr. Humphries crossed dressed or wore something very flamboyant.

[@heatherr0420]

I adored all these characters so much I can't pick just one!!

[@davido6684]

Do stores like this still exist in the UK?

[@lochdedy8674]

@@davido6684 I think Harrod's?

[@kali3665]

Mike Berry (Mr Spooner), who replaced Trevor Bannister, is still with us. I think that makes him the last surviving cast member, but, of course, he was not with the show from the beginning.

[@nfj72]

And the nurse she still with us

[@stephengraham5099]

@@nfj72 Penny Irving.

[@sharksport01]

Miss Belfridge?

[@kristinadospoy7347]

​@@sharksport01yes, Candy Davis is still alive at 62

[@kristinadospoy7347]

Although Mike Berry was not an original member of AYBS, he was nonetheless very much part of the show when he replaced Trevor Bannister in 1981. He turned 80 on September 24th of last year

[@sharonkellner7126]

Mollie Suden as Mrs Slocum was wonderful. I even laughed at her stories when I had seen the episode many times. All of the actors were perfectly cast. It was a unique and great series.

[@MsWilliam99]

Slocombe

[@forestghost7]

I grew up in 70s UK, I remember seeing the black n white pilot at age 11 ... still laughing! 🤣

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Yes, they were all of them perfect for their roles.

[@msimms-lp5qw]

@@MsWilliam99 Even her name was hilarious

[@palmz4u]

Sugden/Slocombe

[@joanneheffernan4921]

They were all my favourites!!! Loved every one of them and I was just thinking (before I saw this). Why doesn't vision or public television show repeats of Are You Being Served. I for o n e would watch every single repeat (again). Thanks so much for showing this on utube. I just loved it.

[@lindaalbergo1]

I ( and my hubby)have loved this show and still do use some of their tag lines to this day , I hope the loved ones of these incredible actors know that the performances have left an indelible mark upon millions of people to this day. It’s still one of my go to cerise that I watch when I want to feel happy and content

[@alanmiles9335]

Very nicely put! 😃

[@raulduke6105]

It will ride up with wear

[@steevo6220]

@@raulduke6105 lol yes !!

[@EarlJohn61]

Are you free? (If not, how much do you charge?)

[@oldwirralian6842]

I’m free!

[@jstewart3517]

This sitcom was Pure Gold

[@FactsVerseUK]

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@roywatson8133]

no mension of debbie lyndon

[@Mcfreddo]

@@roywatson8133 was that one of mister grace's fancy? And Mr Harmon (if I've spelt it correctly,) was it? The gadget man/ repairer?

[@AnimalisMD]

I grew up in the UK and Rember watching the original run of" Are You Being Served." I was thrilled when later I found it on my local PBS station and now have the whole series on box set. Even after all these years and despite knowing all the lines by heart, I still love the show.

[@AnimalisMD]

@@FactsVerseUK It HAS to be German Week!! How could you not like... "Bustenhalters!!!" and the German dance with Mr. Humphries in those small tight lederhosen?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@normdingmore8521]

One of the funniest and well played British sitcoms. In this I am unanimous. 😉

[@deniserhodes3052]

Ha ha brilliant!

[@Xxxxxx19-p1c]

😂😂

[@kathleenking3048]

Loved this show!watched every sunday night.was very funny and never a dull moment!very sorry all have passed.

[@bellebelle90ful]

Love this, and indeed you are!

[@davidbarr9343]

Well said!👏😂

[@diannedelledera3096]

I watched this show on PBS every week! Loved it! Thank you for put together this compilation.

[@irisheyes5890]

My dad (an American) at the age of 88 discover this show on KZbin and it made him laugh so hard. it was a comfort and a moment of joy for this aged widower. As his 60’something kids, we now have the dvds.

[@toddbonin6926]

My dad and I watched this every Saturday night for years! Whenever I message someone on our internal network at work, I always start with, “Are you free?” I love this show and this cast!

[@judyc9380]

Could always make my mother laugh.

[@godfreymccammon4531]

One of the best British comedies I was able to watch on PBS for many years. I saw so many BBC shows on PBS and I must say this is at the top of my list.

[@johnhankinson1929]

the BBC used to make the best comedy there was but now it's sterile woke crap

[@victoriaberryhill5318]

I started watching when I was 9, still one of my favorite shows that PBS showed next to Dr who

[@mortyboardsmusic2444]

Singer and actor Mike Berry appeared in the final series of the show, in the role previously played by Trevor Bannister as Mr Lucas. Mike had a long and successful career as a pop singer from the early 1960s and is still alive, aged 81.

[@dereknewbury163]

A brilliant show with a wonderful ensemble cast who appeared to spark effortlessly off of one another. Pure joy.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Who is your favorite cast member?

[@dereknewbury163]

@@FactsVerseUK That is hard. Probably has to be John Inman

[@primojonpresents571]

Pure Comedy Gold. The concept, the characters and most of the episodes are well written and the casting is perfect. Love this show to pieces.

[@julesdymond8728]

100% agree.

[@telebubba5527]

The best of the best! Undoubtedly. "I'm free".

[@aarjaycee3601]

Need to point out that Grace Brothers was not a clothing store It was a full blown department store selling furnishings, electrical goods, etc etc, as alluded to in the opening credits listing the goods available on each floor in the title song.

[@robertschaaf7192]

Right!

[@normandiebryant6989]

As an aside, there was also a chain of department stores in Sydney, Australia, called Grace Brothers. I'm unsure what the owners thought of Are You Being Served.

[@mjk45]

@@normandiebryant6989 I always thought they missed a trick by not at least getting John to do a promo when he was doing are you being served Australia , even better imagine if Grace Bothers Australia had hired the cast to come out here and have them in character doing a store promotion.

[@chrisweeks6973]

@@mjk45 They couldn't do that; Mr Humphries was free, but Mrs Slocombe's pussy would have had to have been quarantined.

[@shellp888]

My mother in law introduced me to this show 31 years ago. Absolutely loved it as well as keeping up appearances🥰

[@julesdymond8728]

Mrs Bucket was hilarious 😂 poor old Geoffrey 🤣

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

That's another great show!

[@NYRavage]

Love this show. Amazing humor with an amazing cast. They shall be missed, but they will live on forever.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

The joy and laughter they bought to thousands. A great period for UK comedy before the world would decades later become so incredibly precious and serious. I might sound like an old fart and maybe I am, but the world was a better place then as this show exemplifies. Fun was a big part of life and not every individual feeling like they are victim. Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft wrote the best television comedies of all time. We are in debt to them for the wonderful times they gave us viewers and the memories we still hold dear.

[@andrewwilliams2193]

I loved this show. My favourite was Mrs. Slocombe (I am unanimous in that), as she often said in each episodes. My second favourite was Mr. Humphries, he always made me laugh. Everyone will be sadly missed.

[@ctaylorluce]

I am unanimous in that as well. I say it often!

[@Bongwater33]

me too!

[@oldwirralian6842]

They were both wonderful actors and both hilarious!

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

I agree with the favorites you have, although I loved them all. My husband also really enjoyed the show.

[@buddycollier5056]

Few shows have come together and left a warm spot on their audience’s heart as did this one. I thank them for the many pleasant hours of entertainment they gave to me. Bravo to them all.

[@harperstacey9604]

I'm surprised that there weren't many episodes of the show. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@forestghost7]

@@harperstacey9604 13 yrs worth of episodes, that's pretty many I would think 🤔 😊

[@l.5832]

I used to watch Are You Being Served as well as Keeping up Appearances with my Dad. Now whenever I think of the show, I think of my Dad. I miss him as well as all these wonderful actors.

[@anhpam9205]

They were ALL so wonderful, sad their lives ended too early. I have watched most of the reruns and they always have me rolling with laughter. What a special team of highly talented and funny actors. I loved watching them in the 80's and continue to do so even now. Thank you!

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@voxveritas333]

@@FactsVerseUK Keeping Up Appearances was hilarious as well.

[@QuelquefoisFois]

A few of the cast lived well past eighty.

[@anhpam9205]

I've found myself back again watching and laughing all over again. Keeping up Appearances , as someone wrote, was also great fun.@@FactsVerseUK

[@wolfsmith2865]

I will always be glad this show was a part of my childhood. It helped instill my love of British comedies.

[@iaindonaldson3316]

Mike Berry is the last surviving member of the main cast of Are You Being Served. He played Mr Bert Spooner in series 8-10.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Yes. He also appeared in “The Voice UK” as a contestant a few years ago.

[@cosmicvagabond]

I think he is talking about the original cast but he didn't list all of the people who replaced Mr. Grainger. No mention of Mr. Harman or Mr. Mash. They were very important parts of the show.

[@kevinmorgan8534]

@@cosmicvagabond I never cared for Mash but I loved Mr.Harman

[@cvgthedaydreamfairygirl8092]

Yeah, mr marsh was gross. Mr Harman was better. And he did a lot in show.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

​@@cvgthedaydreamfairygirl8092 I am the opposite: Mr Mash was perfection, the other guy gave me a bad vibe.

[@autistic.gorgon]

This show is so nostalgic for me. I used to watch this with my mom as well as "Keeping up appearances" and "The Vicor of Dibley". I watch it alot when I'm Missing her❤

[@kennedyreid2504]

Thanks for the update .. may their souls rest in peace. They were wonderful at their roles. And the laughs are still good.

[@stevenoels2757]

Just watching this makes me want to re watch "Are you being served" again. I watched it as a kid and loved it so much, my favourite characters were Mrs. Slocombe and Captain Peacock.

[@rjjcms1]

It's being reshown on Freeview,can't remember the channel,but I've been spending a bit of time staying with my mum and stepdad and they've been recording an episode each weekday night and watching them with me,and the same with the earliest series of New Tricks.

[@rjjcms1]

They also record and watch,with me,old episodes of As Time Goes By with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer.

[@rjjcms1]

The episodes of Are You Being Served? we saw recently were on the Drama channel,but they seem to have stopped showing them for the time being.

[@vichamby4217]

It's available on DVD from BBC home video in boxed set form. Hope you can get it and enjoy.

[@mikek4288]

It was an honor to have watched it all, over and over again.

[@4Just1Girl]

"I'm FREE!! I'm FREE!!" I have to admit, when I first discovered AYBS, I enjoyed the crazy antics of How ALL the characters took there hilarious cues from each other. However, John Inman's Mr. Humphries, was quickly becoming my FAVORITE! I absolutely fell in Love with his ability to make everyone Laugh so much, that at times I noticed some of the cast mates TRYING SO hard to NOT BREAK CHARACTER!!! :) They ALL were absolutely Brilliant!! as was AYBS.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

They brought happiness to us viewers. They worked well together and hats off to them!

[@jongorman2949]

Thank you to all the cast that always provided laughs for the world. Loved them ALL.

[@duke_of_destruction]

There is no favorite!!! The entire cast made this show !! They all went together greatly!!

[@harperstacey9604]

British sitcoms are really funny. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@AvoidsPikes-]

I've gotta agree with that!😊

[@Turkeyinthehay]

They are all surviving. The joy and laughter they brought surpasses any extinction that could befall them.

[@robertwilkins8357]

I loved this show. They were perfect. I watched this over and over again . I am so glad I was born in 1941 to see all of these.

[@FactsVerseUK]

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@marycampbell7150]

If it hadn't been mentioned yet, I also remember Frank Thornton playing the role of Herbert "Truly" Truelove on "Last of the Summer Wine."

[@randyhebbebusche3644]

I believe that Mr. Peacock was in the Last of the Summer Wine also. They don't make shows like that anymore. One Foot in the Grave was a classic also. They all will be missed.

[@cosmicvagabond]

Yep, he played a much larger role than Trevor Bannister.

[@robertschaaf7192]

Loved last of the summer wine

[@LesterMoore]

I am a latecomer to this series viewing it recently though the miracle of DVD. Though decades after the end of this series it still gets laughs from family viewers. Saddened to hear of the passing of this very talented cast but they will live for as long as people enjoy great comedy. RIP all you wonderful beautiful people.

[@crimlarksSteve]

My wife and I loved Are You Being Served? - such a great series. So nice to hear about each of the cast members.

[@FactsVerseUK]

We're very happy to know that you and your wife are a fan of the show. Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@billwilbur3608]

You ask who was my favorite character. I say, how can I choose? I like each and every one of them. They made the show great, and it just wouldn't have been the same without them 😸

[@rjjcms1]

One regular character missing from here is the brown-jacketed,white haired maintenance guy with the endless supply of cheeky quips.

[@AnimalisMD]

@@rjjcms1 Yes! How could one forget Mr. Mash and then his successor Mr. Harmon?

[@harperstacey9604]

@@AnimalisMD Mr. Mash was always feeling up the mannequins. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@AnimalisMD]

@@harperstacey9604 All while blowing raspberries to Capt. Peacock!

[@cliffordroberts5783]

I worked as a set dresser on this show in 1972. I worked on the pilot episode and then the first season. It was an interesting experience.

[@geneh9210]

That's really cool! My grandmother enjoyed the show, and I understood why when I got older.

[@sharksport01]

I like the way you arrange your undergarments.

[@beverlygannon4141]

That's wonderful. Lukky you👍

[@muziklvr7776]

Good interesting, bad interesting, or weird interesting?

[@cliffordroberts5783]

@@muziklvr7776 Good interesting, Grace Bros was based on a real boutique department store called Simpsons on Picadilly. One of the writers had worked in the window dressing department there. That connection was how I became a dresser on the set. The director wanted the set to look like a real department store so he asked the manager of the window dressing dept if we would be interested in dressing the set. It meant that we had to be at the BBC studios at 4.30am to dress the set and be ready for the first rehearsal at 8am. They would rehearse till about 10am and then the audience would be admitted. We got to watch the whole process plus we had to be on hand to fix any problems that came up. The pay was very good because there was a wage freeze on. It was in the days when Unions had a lot of power, so how we were employed became a problem. Eventually we were employed as extras, we had to join Actors Equity. As an aside John Inman lived about 3 streets away from where I was living in Notting Hill Gate. We would see him but never spoke, actors didn't mix with the workers. Simpsons on Picadilly is now a Waterstones book shop. The building is heritage listed as an example of 30s architecture. I was back in London in 2018 and somehow a taxi driver was talking about Are you being served. He was so excited when I told him that I worked on the set.

[@PeterMackett]

One of the funniest comedy shows of all time!, even now it is still repeated and still just as funny as it always was, the jokes never get old!, the whole cast worked so well together, sad to think they are now all gone.

[@SimonLeicester]

Mrs Slocombe was my favourite character although like Dad's Army, it was a great ensemble cast and each show needed all these wonderful actors and characters to make it such a hit and give them such a long lasting legacy. They will always remain comedy classics, as funny today as when first broadcast.

[@dncarac]

A shame. My wife and I love both shows and have seen all the episodes many times. Our thanks to all the people who put them together. Others have mentioned favorite characters, but I don't think I can. Every time I think of a favorite character, another character sneaks in. It was truly an ensemble cast.

[@elizabethlovett5130]

British comedy is the best one can get,always has been and their films. Somehow no one else seems to be able to do it. Greetings from South Africa

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

You have to have a sense of humour to stand the weather!

[@guytansbariva2295]

Love this show. My mom used to watch it with me back in the 80's on American PBS. Also, Keeping up Appearances, East Enders, Black Adder and Mr Bean.

[@dlittlester]

You may have heard that John Cleese is doing a new Fawlty Towers.

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@dlittlester Hey, no I didn't. Thanks for the heads up Don ☺️

[@nancydeadman8525]

They were all so good, it is hard to pick a favourite. Totally enjoyed the series.

[@janmargaret7972]

This was my absolute favourite show. The characters were all so funny. My favourite was Mr Humphries. It was all the funnier to me because my mum worked in a department store just like that in the seventies, in the mens department. The staff called each other Mr, Miss or Mrs just as in the programme. One day a woman brought her grandson into the mens department to buy him some new underwear. My mum served them. He took the underpants into the changing room and tried them on. Then his grandmother said that he didn't want them because the hole was in the wrong place😂. It would have been perfect for an episode for the show. Happy days.

[@davidward6743]

Tremendous show. Can't choose a favorite. Each so fine in his or her own right. Have watched reruns so many times. Must view at least two a week!

[@matteng2332]

I was born in 1970 and I came across the show in the 90s and fell in love with it. Thank you to the cast and crew for many many hours of laughter.

[@timlewis9286]

If you have ever worked in an old fashioned department store this show resonated very very deeply! Many of the situations presented happened at any store of that style. Pure genius

[@THREESISTERS15]

Loved this show. John Inman was my favorite.

[@donaldyoung9002]

Absolutely loved this show, it's really nice to know what happened to all of the great actors in Are You being served?

[@harperstacey9604]

It's sad that all of the main characters have passed away. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@kookienutquacker8692]

I loved this show when it appeared on PBS. I still own an “Are You Being Served, Grace Bros.” coffee mug! I loved Mrs. Slocombe the most, but I also loved the rest of the cast equally well. What a gem!

[@Jones607]

I used to work for House of Fraser in one of their dated department stores, in the north of England. And it was just like a sitcom. We all wore badges with our names on them, and in front of customers addressed one another by our surname. There was no ageism, nobody looked down on anyone, we were all different age groups, and different walks of life, like a big family. Those years were some of the happiest years of my life.

[@1locust1]

Brought joy into the home for many years on PBS.

[@bdlarsen1225]

This show is what intoduced me to the brilliant shows of British TV. It is one of my favorites.

[@richardschindler8822]

I love this show, still watch it today. I have all the shows as well as Grace and Favor, or otherwise known as, Are You Being Served Again. Each character had his or her own nuances so I can’t say one was my favorite, loved them all. They are sadly missed.

[@jamesscarselletta3446]

I watched this show every Saturday. I love all kinds of British comedy. Are You Being Served is a great show. My favorite person on the show is Molly Sudgen (Mrs. Slocom). I am glad that episodes are always shown. All the actors were perfection on the show. It will always be a favorite.

[@AssociateMinisterReserveDeacon]

A. FactVerse UK Thankyou!!! For posting this wonderful video retrospective and tribute to The Wonderful Cast of Are You Being Served? B. Like Mr. Grace said. To All The Cast Members of Are You Being Served? You've Done Every Well!! C. To Cast of Are You Being Served? Thankyou!!! For all the great memories and none stop fun.

[@trainencounters586]

I remember when PBS used to show many britcoms on Saturday nights. It's a pity that went away. In fact, all comedies went away. Funny, my financial support did too. Shows like this were a jewel.

[@JPFalcononor]

And remember, Frank Thorton had a rejuvenation in his career when he appeared as Truly of the Yard, in Last of the Summer Wine.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Out of all the cast, he was the most outstanding actor.

[@ralphvalenzi6013]

I can't choose a favorite character -- they were all so perfect in their roles. What a great ensemble! I do have a favorite episode, the one where they are preparing a birthday party for Mrs. Slocum. It is my favorite because the scene where they are practicing singing "Happy Birthday to uh-uhhh" seems so much like American humor. I could almost believe the Brits were inspired by us for this one gag. Either way, it was hilarious, never failing to make me double over with laughter. Fond memories of this cast and show.

[@FirstnameLastname-gl1hh]

This was a great entertaining show with a dynamic talented cast, RIP and God bless

[@minomokwa744]

Thank you so much for creating this content !!!!!!!! I LOOOVE (still) this comedy show & it is very hard to say WHO would be my favourite. I admit, one of the most funny ones was Nicholas Smith. But at the same time I loooove the character of Mr. Peacock, Mrs. Slocum, Mr. Humphries ... you notice: I LOVE THEM ALL.

[@spencers4121]

They had this on my PBS as a teenager in the 90's, along with Dr Who on Saturday nights here in the states. Anyone who's worked retail, will probably love Are you being served.

[@mumm380]

I have the complete series of "Are You Being Served?" But missing a couple of "Grace and Favour" - thoroughly enjoy it. Molly Sugden's twins recall, never knowing what colour hair, Mum was going to get them, from school, with but eventually she just wore wigs. Frank Thornton was also in "Last of the Summer Wine" and it was "Arthur" Brough, not "Arthus"

[@FactsVerseUK]

You're a true fan! Thank you so much f or sharing your life story. Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@mumm380]

@@AnimalisMD my late mother never liked "Grace and Favour" either - I think it's cos they were all equals, rather having that rank for each person like if you went to either department, it was Mrs Slocombe or Mr Grainger, who got the first customer

[@AnimalisMD]

@@mumm380 Agreed. It also didn't have the same fun and charm. I also heard there was an attempt at a modern remake, but I gave it a hard pass. The characters would be ruined if redone for "modern audiences."

[@almostfm]

@@FactsVerseUK I bet I don't have to give the title-I can do one line and fans of the show will know which one it is: "What are all these damned Germans doing in the lift?"

[@davidcrandall2415]

I thought that too about Frank Thornton being in "Last of the Summer Wines", another favorite show also on PBS.

[@hinas_for_life]

No matter how many times I watch this series I can't stop laughing. It's still surprises me how they got away with the Pussy lines as broadcasting regulations were more strict then.

[@melissabarrett9750]

It was all done prior to the sociological cancer that is 'political correctness'

[@smeggeruk]

Michael Knowles, who played a customer in the first episode and later went on to co-write a number of episodes, is still with us. Granted, he's just a bit-part actor, but he's been a part of the show in more than one way

[@mikedestiny4122]

I believe he was also a commanding officer in Crofts hilarious long running comedy. "It aint hot Mum".... so camp but all under the firm grip of "Windsor Davies".... "Boys to entertain Youuuu"!!

[@grantross2609]

was in a number of sitcoms around this time nearly always playing silly ass type roles..... always highly watchable comic actor who should maybe have got more central roles than he did !

[@rodneyclarke6477]

Ironically in Australia in th 70's we actually had a Department store named Grace Bros. Take about life imitating art. God Bless them all.

[@pauljordan4452]

Until Myer bought them.

[@mf7482]

I was stationed in England from 1984 to 1988 and watched the show Are You Being Served a lot. Wendy Richard was my favorite. I also watched Easr Enders pretty regularly. I'm an American ain I was in the Air Force, but I was sent to RAF Alconbury for those 4 of my 6 years in the American military.

[@aliservan7188]

Awww thanks for this. I remember it as a kid, being one of those shows everyone watched together. This show is strong with 'member berries 🥰

[@creedysgirl]

My mother and I met John Inman in Williamsburg Virginia where he was doing a book signing. It was so surreal to meet Mr. Humphries. He was very nice.

[@mariapelayo6276]

Loved this series and all the wonderful characters! Thanks for sharing.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Our pleasure! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, what other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@ericmgarrison]

I loved this show since I was a kid in the 70s. I never understood why people laughed so hard at Mrs. Slocombe fretting so much about her (ahem!) cat or how camp Mr. Humphries was. It still makes me laugh at 53!

[@jkmac625]

One of my favourite episodes is the final one, "The Pop Star". Mr Spooner together with the other members of the ladies and gents department as backing singers perform "Chanson D'Amour" at a concert. Mr Spooner is asked to record a demo for a record company, but he keeps losing his voice. The final scene is the best bit where they are all dressed up to repeat their performance on a live local news programme. When Mr Spooner loses his voice live on air they have to use the demo tape, which doesn't exactly go to plan. I only found out years later that Mike Berry (Mr Spooner) was actually a pop star back in the 1960's.

[@kristinadospoy7347]

Absolutely, although he's not well known in the US except for Are You Being Served? when it aired on PBS

[@julieandres8246]

Mike Berry is still performing now .I have seen him in 60,s shows many times and supporting Marty Wilde.

[@Krzyszczynski]

His chart career was pretty short, with one sizeable hit (Don't You Think It's Time), after which he, like a good many other artists of that vintage, was swept aside by the Mersey Beat phenomenon.

[@nikkicat254]

Absolute favorite was Mr. Humphries, I and my mom and 2 older brothers used to watch it on PBS here in Michigan US, on channel 56, by then it was don't though, so we were always just rewatching the reruns, over and over again, lol! But we loved the whole cast, but Humphries was the stand out character!

[@leslieking6259]

One of my absolute favorite Britcoms. My others being Last Of the Summer wine, As Time Goes By, Keeping Up Appearances and Vicar Of Dibley.

[@murdochmclennan3510]

My favorite character is Mr Humphries, brilliantly portrayed by John Inman.

[@martryan2060]

My grandparents bought Mrs Slocombe house . I have slept in her old bed . Not many can say that .

[@10wanderer]

did you see her Pussy?

[@martryan2060]

@@10wanderer I slept in the same bed. Lol

[@demon27dan]

Mike Berry (Mr Spooner) is still alive and well.

[@dreadfulspiller8766]

I was wondering if he died recently.

[@fannycraddock99]

Indeed but is not an original cast member.

[@andrewft31]

Yes but the title says no surviving cast members not surviving original cast members so he counts.

[@fannycraddock99]

@@andrewft31 true enough. He should amend the title.

[@Steve_P_B]

As is Vivienne Johnson who played Young Mr Grace's personal nurse

[@alancrane4693]

Watched it when it was originally broadcast 😂 great TV back then 😀

[@paulewhite]

Watching this video in Italy after discovering the series. Thank you for your work.

[@danieldehart3320]

I loved watching the show as a young kid, and still watch episodes again for a good laugh, the old cast was the best in my opinion, and if I have to choose, Mr. Grace got me, thanks for sharing this video and may they all rest in peace ❤️

[@doloresboston8571]

I loved them all. I couldn’t see the show remaining the same if either one of the actors left the show. I simply loved this show (it was a hoot 😂) along with several other British sitcoms, dramas, documentaries and mystery series. May they all R. I. P. 🇺🇸

[@Xochiyolotl]

I discovered it as a teenager in the 90s. It would come on PBS every Sunday. I adored it and never missed a single episode. I wonder if any of the minor cast members are still around. All the secretaries Young Mr. Grace had. What happened to Mr. Harmon? Etc.

[@twochickens3954]

Such a fantastic and endearing show. My mother and I will use various quotes as inside jokes or when situations need some levity. Our favorites are “a glass of water for Mr Grainger” and “ it’ll ride up with wear.” Mr Humphries answering the phone in a deep voice with “Menswear” followed by “I’m free” in a high voice. And we say “me Yorkshires!” every Christmas. So many laughs over the years. 😂😂😂

[@peterstean2138]

Just for info, in reference to Mollie Sugden the town of Keighley is pronounced "Keith-lee", and in reference to Frank Thornton, Dulwich where he grew up is pronounced "Dull-itch". Finally, Folkestone in Kent is pronounced "Foke-stun". It's also worth mentioning that Wendy Richard's most prominent role was not 'Are You Being Served'. She is primarily known for being one of the principle characters in the popular BBC soap 'Eastenders' which centred around life on the ficticious Albert Square in London's East End. She portrayed the Pauline Fowler character for more than 20 years, dying three years after she left the show.

[@ssmith9745]

And I think Arthur (not "Arthus"!) Brough's last name is pronounced "Bruff."

[@ademyers2741]

I can confirm that Mollie Sugdens home town is pronounced Keith-Lee. I was her bridesmaid, you know

[@Glenrsi]

Mike Berry, who appeared in 21 episodes is still alive and is 81. Also Penny Irving, she appeared in 22 episodes and is also 81 these days. She played the character Miss Bakewell, also remember her being drop dead gorgeous.

[@rhb4455]

Vivienne Johnson [Young Mr. Grace's nurse (22episodes)] is still with us as well