Product Description

Ronnie Barker stars as Arkwright, the tight-fisted stammering shop-keeper, who would rather risk instant amputation than replace his death-trap of a till. A young David Jason plays Granville, Arkwright's ill-fated, over-worked, sexually-frustrated errand boy, while Lynda Baron is Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, the owner of an awesome bosom and an old Morris Minor and is the object of the grocer's undying lust.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1655 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-10-12
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Formats: Full Screen, PAL
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: Unknown
• Number of discs: 4
• Running time: 750 minutes

Synopsis
In the sitcom OPEN ALL HOURS, Arkwright (Ronnie Barker), a stuttering, stingy shopkeeper, is constantly scheming to get money out of his gullible customers. He teaches his nephew, Granville (David Jason), the exciting world of corner shops while pining for his object of affection, nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). This collection includes every episode from all four of the show's series.

Customer Reviews

Superb comedy classic
This was the BBC doing comedy at its best in the 1970's. Written by the marvellous Roy Clarke (80 next year) and with superb performances from Ronnie Barker as Arkwright the stammering shopkeeper, David Jason (pre Only Fools & Horses) as his naive nephew Granville, Lynda Barron as the shapely nurse Gladys Emanuel and a stellar supporting cast, this was as close as situation comedy can get to perfection. Over 4 series this brilliantly comic and well observed show explored every human foible and weakness known to man - and a few that weren't (before viagra there was ginger cake!) and developed cult status. If you missed it the first time, do yourself a favour and see it now. If you already know how good it is, enjoy it again. Highly recommended.

Classic Ronnie Barker
I dont remember this when it was originally on tv, but like the other reviewer i saw it on Uk Gold and had to have the box set. Classic british comedy with Ronnie Barker as the stuttering shopkeeper Arkwright and David Jason as his long suffering errand boy. Very funny, a must for your comedy collection, includes all 4 series and the pilot episode. 5 Stars!

GREAT BRITISH COMEDY
As im only 23yrs old i don't remember this series when it was on tv. But after watching repeat episodes on BBc 1 & UK GOLD.

I just just had to see if it was on dvd as it star two of the greatest british actors Ronnie Barker (RIP) & Sir David Jason.

Every episode is a laugh a minuet as Arkwright who owns the shop and this nephew granville get upto mischef every time

besides its much better then todays modern comedy