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1. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store.

Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 9,256

2. The Sweeney (1975–1978)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.

Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin

Votes: 2,669

3. Whodunnit? (1972–1978)

45 min | Family, Game-Show, Mystery

British game show in which celebrity panelists were shown a dramatised murder and had to guess the identity of the killer or killers from the clues presented.

Stars: Jon Pertwee, Patrick Mower, Anouska Hempel, Liza Goddard

Votes: 139

4. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)

Comedy, Drama

Anthology series of dramatic works.

Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer

Votes: 88

5. Carry on England (1976)

Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, War

Captain S Melly has been sent to a mixed anti-aircraft battery. His mission? To instil a sense of order in the troops, who are more concerned with capturing the opposite sex than the enemy.

Director: Gerald Thomas | Stars: Kenneth Connor, Windsor Davies, Judy Geeson, Patrick Mower

Votes: 2,231

6. The Dick Emery Show (1963–1981)

30 min | Comedy

Comedy skits featuring the talents of Mr Dick Emery.

Stars: Dick Emery, Pat Coombs, Victor Maddern, Helen Fraser

Votes: 213

7. Odd Man Out (1977)

30 min | Comedy

Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman) leaves the safety of his Blackpool fish and chip shop to take over his deceased father's seaside rock factory in Littlehampton with his step-sister Dorothy.

Stars: John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Peter Butterworth, Avril Angers

Votes: 87

8. Yesterday's Hero (1979)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Music

A has-been, alcoholic former soccer star determines to make a comeback. He gets help from his former girlfriend, now a rock star, and her partner.

Director: Neil Leifer | Stars: Suzanne Somers, Ian McShane, Adam Faith, Paul Nicholas

Votes: 268

9. Carry on Laughing (1975)

24 min | Comedy, Crime, History

The "Carry On" gang spoofs historical events and works of literature.

Stars: Jack Douglas, Kenneth Connor, Joan Sims, Peter Butterworth

Votes: 248

10. Potter (1979–1983)

30 min | Comedy

Arthur Lowe as Redvers Potter owner of a mint manufacturers

Stars: Noel Dyson, John Barron, John Warner, Brenda Cowling

Votes: 70

11. Bernie (1978–1980)

30 min | Comedy

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Stars: Bernie Winters, Anthony Sharp, Valerie Minifie, Keith James

Votes: 10

12. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: A Bliss Girl (1978)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

One of the department staff is chosen to fill the role of the Bliss girl, a salesperson who works a new perfume display. This leads to feuds and confusion between the remaining staff.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 174

13. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: A Personal Problem (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Poor Captain Peacock. His home life is in shambles, and to make matters even worse, he's convinced Mr. Rumbold, whom Peacock considers "about as romantic as Donald Duck", is having an affair with Mrs. Peacock.

Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 177

14. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Anything You Can Do (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Frustrated by the repulsive conditions of the staff canteen, the department staff have a fight with the canteen manageress and end up having to fill in for the canteen staff after they all walk out in anger.

Director: Gordon Elsbury | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 182

15. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: By Appointment (1978)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

The Royal Family is rumored to be stopping by Grace Brothers for a visit, so the staff prepare for it with decorations and fancy greetings. Meanwhile Mr. Tebbs is established as a new reoccurring character.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 193

16. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Closed Circuit (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Ms. Brahms appears in a TV commercial, but she's made to cover up her high-pitched cockney accent with a sophisticated voice stand-in. When a man wants to go on a date with her, has the voice switch ruined Ms. Brahms' chances?

Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 174

17. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Do You Take This Man? (1978)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

Mrs. Slocombe has become engaged to a Greek man, and the staff are very happy for her, but when things go awry, how can they help her from drowning in wedding expenses?

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard

Votes: 185

18. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Front Page Story (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

The executive staff have noticed Mr.Humphries large social network; he knows all the latest gossip and trends and gets on well with everyone. Because of this, he is offered the position of ... See full summary »

Director: John Kilby | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 172

19. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Happy Returns (1978)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

The department staff decide to dance an elaborate ballet tribute for Mr. Grace's birthday, directed by Mr. Humphries, who is decked out in a glittery leotard playing the lead role of the "Fairy Prince".

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 202

20. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Is It Catching? (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

After catching a shellfish-related illness, the Grace Brothers staff are quarantined by Mr. Harmond. Meanwhile young assistant Mr. Spooner replaces Mr. Lucas, and Mr. Grossman replaces Mr. Goldberg, leading to new workplace antics.

Director: John Kilby | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 186

21. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Rumbold has fallen seriously ill, and in his place Mrs. Slocombe temporarily fills in for him. She finds that while she assumed the job would earn her respect, it's actually quite boring and lonely.

Director: Gordon Elsbury | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 196

22. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Roots? (1981)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy

For yet another birthday of elderly Mr. Grace, the department staff decide to perform a musical number linked to Mr. Grace's Welsh heritage - until they realize his lineage goes way deeper than that.

Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 173

23. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Sit Out (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

After Mr. Grace threatens Captain Peacock's career position, Peacock and the department staff decide to strike atop the roof of the department store. A decidedly bad idea, as it proves to be quite dangerous.

Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 169

24. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Strong Stuff This Insurance (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

In order to qualify for a new pension plan, the staff have to undergo a medical examination. The men's department is embarrassed about having to undress in front of each other, and decide to try dancing to get in shape.

Director: Gordon Elsbury | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 189

25. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Agent (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Goldberg, hoping to improve his friends' monetary situations and make a little profit for himself on the side, starts working as a job agent. Unfortunately, things don't go as hoped.

Director: Gordon Elsbury | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 178

26. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Apartment (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mrs. Slocombe has been given permission to store her belongings at Grace Brothers during the moving to a new property. She sets up her own temporary house there, only for the staff to be stuck as flatmates with her due to a transit strike.

Directors: David Croft, Gordon Elsbury | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 203

27. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Club (1978)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr.Grace has offered the staff a room in the basement where they may form their own social club. Due to the huge cost of having the room professionally decorated, the staff opt to decorate the room themselves.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 194

28. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Erotic Dreams of Mrs Slocombe (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mrs. Slocombe, who has been a widow for quite a long time, begins to have weird erotic fantasies about Mr. Humphries. Her cranky behavior towards everybody else, including her customers, forces Mr. Rumbold to intervene.

Director: John Kilby | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 182

29. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Hero (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Franco of the sports department reveals that Captain Peacock has an enormous boil on his buttocks, leading to the staff making jokes at his expense. In defense of his honor, Peacock challenges Franco to a boxing match.

Director: Gordon Elsbury | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 184

30. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Junior (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

Mr. Tebbs has left Grace Brothers and it's time to hire a new staff member. Charming gentleman Mr. Goldberg wants a job, but Captain Peacock dislikes him - Goldberg knows a thing or two about the reality behind Peacock's military history.

Director: David Croft | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 184

31. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: The Punch and Judy Affair (1979)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

To appease workplace tensions at Grace Brothers after a strike, the department staff decide to put on a puppet show and dinner party for the children of their fellow colleagues.

Director: David Croft | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 172

32. Carry on Laughing (1975)
Episode: And in My Lady's Chamber (1975)

Comedy, Crime, History

The Carry On gang spoofs the London Weekend Television (LWT) series Upstairs, Downstairs.

Director: Alan Tarrant | Stars: Kenneth Connor, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims, Jack Douglas

Votes: 27

33. Carry on Laughing (1975)
Episode: The Case of the Coughing Parrot (1975)

Comedy, Crime, History

A spoof on Dorothy L. Sayers' mysteries about Lord Peter Wimsey and his valet Bunter. Of course, here they're renamed Flimsy and Punter. Poking fun at Brit class distinctions. Joan Sims was so versatile an actress, she steals the episodes.

Director: Alan Tarrant | Stars: Jack Douglas, Kenneth Connor, Joan Sims, David Lodge

Votes: 33

34. Carry on Laughing (1975)
Episode: Who Needs Kitchener? (1975)

Comedy, Crime, History

A bawdy spoof on the Age of Empire and on the TV series Upstairs Downstairs. An aging general and his grown son who is evading being shipped out to fight in the Boer War in Africa. Joan Sims as the cook is especially wonderfully apt.

Director: Alan Tarrant | Stars: Kenneth Connor, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims, Jack Douglas

Votes: 27

35. The Sweeney (1975–1978)
Episode: Drag Act (1978)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A daring gang of cold-blooded thieves make off with lorries carrying brandy on two separate occasions, killing a driver and injuring a policeman. The Sweeney are made to look a laughing ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Clegg | Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Kate Fahy, Albert Welling

Votes: 103

36. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Heir Apparent (1981)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

A shock revelation is had in Grace Brothers when it is believed that Mr. Humphries is the illegitimate son of Old Mr. Grace.

Director: John Kilby | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 167

37. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: Shedding the Load (1978)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

With sales down again, Grace Brothers decides it's time to sack one of the department staff - who will it be?

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister

Votes: 170

38. Odd Man Out (1977)
Episode: A Chip Off the Old Block (1977)

23 min | Comedy

Neville owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop when he is brought the news that his father has just died and left him Littlehampton rock factory. He is now a part-owner of the factory but it is running at a loss and the bank wants its money.

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Avril Angers, Peter Butterworth

Votes: 19

39. Odd Man Out (1977)
Episode: Clunk Click (1977)

25 min | Comedy

Neville is cleaning out his father's old car and finds it has plenty of memories. He asks Dorothy to teach him to drive. After a few lessons, he tries to book in for a licence test but then the road test turns out to be a disaster.

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Avril Angers, Vivienne Johnson

Votes: 12

40. Odd Man Out (1977)
Episode: Money, Money, Money (1977)

25 min | Comedy

Money is tight and they don't have the money to buy sugar. Neville unsuccessfully approaches the bank for an overdraft. An old friend of Neville's father offers to give him the money but Neville must marry his daughter.

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Avril Angers, Peter Butterworth

Votes: 15

41. Odd Man Out (1977)
Episode: Sink or Swim (1977)

24 min | Comedy

Neville looks for a way to increase sales and decides to have a cross-channel swim to publicise the company. He organises a training session down at the sea but it turns out none of the staff, including Neville, can swim.

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Avril Angers, Vivienne Johnson

Votes: 15

42. Odd Man Out (1977)
Episode: Who's a Pretty Baby (1977)

25 min | Comedy

Neville decides to be the company's welfare officer for the workers to approach if they have any problems. A friend of Marilyn's leaves her baby at the factory for a few hours for Marilyn to mind. Dorothy finds the baby and takes him home.

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Avril Angers, Vivienne Johnson

Votes: 13

43. The Dick Emery Show (1963–1981)
Episode: Episode #16.6 (1977)

Comedy

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Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Dick Emery, Debbie Arnold, Thomas Baptiste, Christopher Biggins

44. Potter (1979–1983)
Episode: A Touch of Elderberry (1979)

Comedy

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Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Barron, Noel Dyson, Sydney Tafler

45. Whodunnit? (1972–1978)
Episode: Last Tango in Tooting (1977)

Family, Game-Show, Mystery

At a ballroom dancing contest held for workers at a chemicals factory, one particular couple seem to attract the judges' attentions - but for entirely fatal reasons...

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Jon Pertwee, Patrick Mower, Anouska Hempel, Roy Plomley

Votes: 7

46. Whodunnit? (1972–1978)
Episode: No Happy Returns (1977)

Family, Game-Show, Mystery

It's the 70th birthday party for the bad-tempered Chairman of the Board - and an exploding cake is set to ensure that things go with a bang.

Directors: Anthony Parker, Leon Thau | Stars: Jon Pertwee, Alfred Marks, Patrick Mower, Kate Williams

Votes: 8

47. Bernie (1978–1980)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1978)

Comedy

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Director: Leon Thau | Stars: Bernie Winters, Anna Dawson, Fay Hillier, Donald Houston

48. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)
Episode: The Purple Twilight (1979)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

Its 1944 and the pilot of a distressed Lancaster Bomber is preparing to ditch into the sea when he suddenly realizes that there maybe two possible outcomes to what he decides to do next.

Director: Les Chatfield | Stars: William Franklyn, Glyn Houston, Bernard Archard, Geoffrey Keen