Open All Hours - Fifty Years of Laughter

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@alanfordyce 4 ай бұрын

Open All Hours - Fifty Years of Laughter "Open All Hours" is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, which aired on the BBC from 1976 to 1985, spanning four series and 26 episodes. The show centers on the life of Arkwright, a miserly and eccentric shopkeeper played by Ronnie Barker, and his long-suffering errand boy and nephew, Granville, portrayed by David Jason. Plot and Characters Arkwright is known for his penny-pinching ways and his constant scheming to make more money, often at the expense of his customers and his nephew. He runs a small corner shop in a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Arkwright's most notable characteristic is his stammer, which adds to his quirky and humorous persona. He is also infatuated with Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, played by Lynda Baron, who lives across the road and often resists his clumsy romantic advances. Granville, on the other hand, is a dreamer who feels trapped by his uncle's tight grip on both the shop and his life. He frequently daydreams about a better life and often gets into trouble due to Arkwright's penny-pinching antics. Granville's character brings a sense of youthful yearning and a touch of melancholy to the series. Production and Filming Locations The series was filmed on location in Balby, a suburb of Doncaster, with exterior shots taking place on Lister Avenue. The shop used for filming was actually a hairdresser's salon. The interior scenes were shot in a studio with a live audience, adding to the show's lively and engaging atmosphere. Legacy and Sequel "Open All Hours" was followed by a sequel, "Still Open All Hours," which began airing in 2013. This series continues the story with Granville, now grown up and running the shop after Arkwright's death, alongside his son Leroy, played by James Baxter. "Still Open All Hours" maintains the charm of the original while introducing new characters and scenarios. Reception The original series was highly popular and is considered a classic of British television comedy. It ranked eighth in the 2004 Britain's Best Sitcom poll, highlighting its enduring appeal and the affection in which it is held by audiences. The show's humor, characterized by its gentle, character-driven comedy and memorable performances, has left a lasting impact on British popular culture. For more detailed information, you can visit the Wikipedia pages for Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours, as well as the British Comedy Guide's episode list for a comprehensive overview of the series. first shown on ch5 www.imdb.com/title/tt26653565/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_All_Hours

@PascalPaulArnold-b4h 3 сағат бұрын

Oh my god, this programme and the stupidly brilliant talents of the actors has helped me with my depression for 30+yra.... thank you so much

@RobertKetteringham 3 ай бұрын

The Ron's are the best Comedians 4 candles is the best Rip 2 both of u ❤️

@RobertKetteringham 3 ай бұрын

The man is a legend Ronnie was a fantastic comedian I wish he was still here RIP THANKS FOR all 😮

@maureenrhysjones4643 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this. Ronnie Barker has a special place in my heart. I have some of his hair in an envelope that he kindly autographed for me. After reluctantly migrating to Australia I started work (hairdressing) at Channel Ten in Sydney. The Two Ronnies were on tour here and Ronnie asked me to cut his hair. I didn't usually get starstruck but my knees went to jelly. I had never missed ANYTHING Ronnie Barker appeared in, I still miss the belly laughing comedy of the 60's and 70's. I cried buckets when he died. Bless his beautiful heart. What a clever, clever man.

@alanfordyce 3 ай бұрын

lovely story

@ChadQuick270W 4 ай бұрын

“He’s not alone is he? He’s got two friends in there with him”. I love that line. So hilarious and not PC. That’s why classic British comedy is the best.

@babs675 4 ай бұрын

One of the best shows ever made. Love, loved it. ❤

@colincharlton9339 3 ай бұрын

50 years ago!! Makes you feel old....but, what a laugh

@rainbow-shine6946 Ай бұрын

We need more than ever laughter … thank you ❤

@alanfordyce Ай бұрын

thanks

@blaggercoyote Ай бұрын

My grandmother had a shop in Yorkshire like Arkwright`s - sold everything!

@alanfordyce Ай бұрын

lovely story

@moreheff 4 ай бұрын

I loved this show. The cast were outstanding and I sill fall about laughing at reruns. I was lucky enough to get to a recording of Still Open All Hours at Teddington a few years back. The buzz from the audience was electric. David Jason really did learn from the master. The clip in this where David says that Ronnie would mess up early to get the audience on his side was obviously not forgotten. I will forever remember the moment when David broke the "loaf of bread" prop, stood there with two halves in his hand and looked at the audience winking and laughing as we all guffawed merrily. He knew exactly what he was doing. Marvellous. Sadly, that was the last series to be recorded at the Studios' at Teddington Lock before they were demolished. Looking at all the blue plaques on the outside of the building was a special moment and I hope they are still on show somewhere on the new housing estate built on the old site. Shame, but what amazing memories.

@alanfordyce 4 ай бұрын

nice story

@jmcallion2071 3 ай бұрын

I always loved to see the comics rolled up on the suspended stand outside, titles like victor, warlord etc.. added to the nostalgia!

@ChadQuick270W 4 ай бұрын

I love this series you’re doing. Ronnie Barker was a comedic genius. So underrated. I hope you’ll do a retrospective on Porridge (and Going Straight) and also one for On The Buses as those are two of my favorites. Open All Hours is so great. I have the complete series on DVD and it’s regular viewing for me.

@divaden47 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful!!! Both Open and Still. I grew up in a corner shop, although not exactly on the corner, about 3 shops away. I also had the pleasure of riding a shop bike very similar to the one in the show! It was really heavy to ride, especially when loaded up, but not as bad as when Granville takes it out!!

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

Ask him how much a stamp is 😂😂

@wenniferjay903 4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ this show...classic

@charleswhinney3008 4 ай бұрын

Excellent . Many thanks.

@alanfordyce 4 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@carolerodgers2710 4 ай бұрын

Cannot beat uk humour!!😅😅😅😅😅

@FrancoiseBonnefoy1 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks for this. I've just subscribed to your Channel-what a wonderful selection of videos.

@alanfordyce 4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@stephenchecksfield632 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love open all hours Ggggranville Fffetch your cloth pure iconic geniuses 😅

@mqb5151 4 ай бұрын

The two geniuses

@markpalmer7215 4 ай бұрын

Surprised they didn’t mention the fact that the stutter wasn’t in the script originally, Ronnie B added it, a stroke of genius as it brought so much more comedy to the show

@jmcallion2071 3 ай бұрын

Didn't know that it started in 1976!!! I thought it was from 1980 onwards!😮😮

@kenstevens5065 4 ай бұрын

What a brilliant series watched by millions made by the BBC which at the time was probably the finest and most popular broadcaster in the world. Not very popular today though, tragic.

@eamonhq7405 3 ай бұрын

A must watch for Ronny fans is Clarance Sale, shame they just made 1 series

@stevepeebles61 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic debut, Josh. I thought you were outstanding throughout the entire match. And a great goal too 👏😁❤️⚽️🇦🇹

@lllucky13 4 ай бұрын

Arkwrights shop was and still is a hairdressers called beautique.. it is situated on lister avenue in doncaster

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

My corner shop extended and put his own metal fence 🤠 round😂😂 ya Dont needs permission 😂🤣🤣

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

He even sold Wilkos stuff 😂😮😅🤦😂

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

Were still paying for bags from COVID 😂😂

@cindipeckham1296 27 күн бұрын

I wish they’d bring back Still Open…

@tomatenpaprika6323 4 ай бұрын

my daily tablet since many years

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

😂😂multipack do not sell individual 😂 my shop keeper sells them individually 😂🤔🤔🤦

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

He still charges £1;50 cashback and he's got the key tor his own ATM charges £1;85 60 p to pay on card ♠️♦️ make it make sense 😜😜

@debbielangton8371 3 ай бұрын

£4.00

@daniellayearim5348 4 ай бұрын

The original was great brilliant after I saw for may years over and over again I have the series at home . But the second edition NO it did not have the same effect in my opinion. Sorry for Jason who dedicated himself to make the series over again.

@np100 4 ай бұрын

I liked the second series, although it was more silly. Still had great characters. Loved Eric!

@greatlambrini8722 3 ай бұрын

The trouble with these documentaries is some of the people they have commenting on the shows. Who are they and what the heck have they to do with the show? They had no business filming Still Open All Hours. It failed and should have.

@maureenrhysjones4643 3 ай бұрын

Off ya toddle then.

@DaveRichardson-v6f 4 ай бұрын

According to my maths 1976 to 2024 is only 48 years not 50

@Horsley-Green 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, it appears that Channel 5 are incapable of counting, or don't care as long as they get a catchier title. Recently I saw another one of these documentaries, Keeping Up Appearances: 40 Years Of Laughs. Keeping Up Appearances was first broadcast in 1990, so Channel 5 weren't even slightly close.

@iaindickinson2888 4 ай бұрын

Open all hours was first broadcast on 25 March 1973 as part of the Ronnie Barker 7 of 1 series so it is not 48 years but in fact 50 years if this show was broadcast in 2023.

@Horsley-Green 4 ай бұрын

@@iaindickinson2888 I realised that after I posted but for some reason my phone won’t let me edit the comment. Still doesn’t explain their title for Keeping Up Appearances though, the pilot and first series are from the same year. Catchy titles is all they care about, Channel 5 obviously doesn’t know how to take 1990 from 2024.