List of Still Open All Hours episodes
The following is a list of episodes for the British sitcom Still Open All Hours, that began airing on BBC One from 26 December 2013. The series is a sitcom sequel to Open All Hours, which broadcast from 1973 to 1985. The series began with a Christmas special on 26 December 2013, followed by a series of six episodes airing from 26 December 2014 to 25 January 2015. A second series begin airing from 26 December 2015 to 24 January 2016
Series overview
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| Special | 26 December 2013 | ||||
| 1 | 6 | 26 December 2014 | 25 January 2015 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 26 December 2015 | 24 January 2016 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 26 December 2016 | 5 February 2017 | ||
Episode list
Christmas Special (2013)
This episode marked the 40th anniversary of original show, Open All Hours.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Still Open All Hours" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 26 December 2013 | 12.23 |
| A day in the life of the shop and its customers is followed including former Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and the Black Widow; Granville tries to secure a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy refuses to use the old delivery bike and comes up with an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects. This episode was recorded on 3 December 2013. | |||||
Series 1 (2014–15)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | "Episode 1" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 26 December 2014 | 7.18 |
| It's St Valentine's Day and Granville is determined the make the most of it, even if it involves a ladder, a box of chocolates and a certain lady's window. Granville is forced into taking extra security precautions for the shop's takings, which cause him no end of discomfort. Eric suffers a curious injury. Love is in the air for some as Granville begins to play matchmaker. This episode was recorded on 10 October 2014. | |||||
| 3 | "Episode 2" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 28 December 2014 | 7.76 |
| Granville is determined to improve Gastric's image in order to matchmake him with Madge. His plans take an inspired turn when a salesman returns to town. Wet Eric is desperate to convince his wife it's going to rain but gets lured into a dangerous purchase. Meanwhile, Old Mr Bentinck never goes into the shop, so Granville finds a way to tempt him in to spend. This episode was recorded on 17 October 2014. | |||||
| 4 | "Episode 3" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 4 January 2015 | 7.16 |
| Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy from Nikki's rather large boyfriend, prompting him to go into hiding. Meanwhile Cyril is tempted by the latest hairnet workout craze, Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon and a new form of transport for delivering goods enthralls Leroy. This episode was recorded on 24 October 2014. | |||||
| 5 | "Episode 4" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 11 January 2015 | 7.42 |
| Granville's big ambitions to open his very own coffee shop cause quite a stir in the neighbourhood. Mrs Dawlish, a snobbish local, pays a visit and can't believe such a corner shop still exists - can Granville find a clever way to make some money from her? Meanwhile, Eric has been left to look after his depressed brother-in-law all day. This episode was recorded on 7 November 2014. | |||||
| 6 | "Episode 5" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 18 January 2015 | 7.90 |
| Granville has bought a job lot of bargain stock but needs a clever plan to sell it all. A visiting salesman gives him a marketing idea. Meanwhile Eric is not getting on with his wife and seeks emergency romantic help from young Leroy. This episode was recorded on 14 November 2014. | |||||
| 7 | "Episode 6" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 25 January 2015 | 8.58 |
| There are mysterious sightings in the shop and Granville is convinced the place is haunted by Arkwright. How can he prove it to the locals? Meanwhile a surprise visitor from the past gets the whole street talking. This episode was recorded on 21 November 2014. | |||||
Series 2 (2015–16)
On 13 September 2015, the BBC confirmed that Still Open All Hours will return for a second series in December 2015.[2]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | "Episode 1" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 26 December 2015 | 6.02 |
| Granville bags himself a bargain Christmas tree, which gives him more problems than he wanted. Eric and Cyril embark on a new fitness regime and, as the holidays approach, Granville and Leroy try to entice Madge to their festive party. This episode was recorded on 9 October 2015. | |||||
| 9 | "Episode 2" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 27 December 2015 | 5.70 |
| Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Gladys returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee. This episode was recorded on 16 October 2015. | |||||
| 10 | "Episode 3" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 3 January 2016 | 6.80 |
| Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution? This episode was recorded on 23 October 2015. | |||||
| 11 | "Episode 4" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 10 January 2016 | 7.49 |
| Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril. This episode was recorded on 6 November 2015. | |||||
| 12 | "Episode 5" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 17 January 2016 | 7.37 |
| Granville buys a large display item to inject a little bit of sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom and is still having second thoughts. Can Granville ensure he makes it to the ceremony this time? The wedding spirit has also rekindled Mrs Featherstone's desire for a fourth husband, and she is training her formidable sights on either Granville or Mr Newbold. This episode was recorded on 13 November 2015. | |||||
| 13 | "Episode 6" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 24 January 2016 | 7.88 |
| Granville's scheme to sell salami as an erotically charged new product called Yaggis is in danger as a customer's husband returns seeking redress. Cyril and Eric need advice on how to impress their wives, Mrs Featherstone's plan to snare Mr Newbold as a fourth husband is not going well, and Granville has to quickly sell some damaged tins of chilli beans. This episode was recorded on 20 November 2015. | |||||
Series 3
On 20 January 2016, David Jason confirmed that Still Open All Hours will return for a third series in December 2016. This is the first series not to feature Lynda Baron's character, Nurse Gladys Emanuel. [3]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | "Episode 1" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 26 December 2016 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 7 October 2016. | |||||
| 15 | "Episode 2" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 1 January 2017 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 14 October 2016. | |||||
| 16 | "Episode 3" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 8 January 2017 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 21 October 2016. | |||||
| 17 | "Episode 4" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 15 January 2017 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 4 November 2016. | |||||
| 18 | "Episode 5" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 22 January 2017 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 11 November 2016. | |||||
| 19 | "Episode 6" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 29 January 2017 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 18 November 2016. | |||||
| 20 | "Episode 7" | Dewi Humphreys | Roy Clarke | 5 February 2017 | TBA |
| This episode was recorded on 24 November 2016. | |||||
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Top 30 Programmes - BARB".
- ↑ "Still Open All Hours returns for a new series this Christmas" (Press release). BBC. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "David Jason confirms Still Open All Hours will return and reveals his Hollywood dream" (Press release). The Mirror. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
External links
- List of Still Open All Hours episodes at BBC Programmes
- Still Open All Hours at the Internet Movie Database
- List of Still Open All Hours episodes at British Comedy Guide.
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