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Eight vintage TV soundtracks from the long-running BBC sitcom set in a fictional London department storeAre You Being Served? was a comedy juggernaut, running for 10 series between 1973 and 1985 and often attracting audiences of over 20 million. A family favourite, it was a fun-packed mix of double entendres, slapstick and larger-than-life characters – including cat-loving Mrs Slocombe and camp menswear assistant Mr Humphries, with his famous catchphrase, ‘I’m free’!In these eight innuendo-filled episodes, the staff of Grace Brothers are embroiled in sundry side-splitting schemes, from spending the night in tents on the shop floor to organising birthday celebrations for Mr Grainger and Young Mr Grace, and trying to learn new sales techniques to charm the customers. Mishaps and misunderstandings abound when Mr Goldberg establishes his own recruitment agency; a photo of Mr Humphries’ mother sparks some wild speculation; Mr Grainger wins the pools and decides to retire; and Young Mr Grace hints that he’s going to propose to Mrs Slocombe...Written by legendary comedy writing partners Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, these laugh-out-loud shows feature a brilliant ensemble cast including Frank Thornton, Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith and Harold Bennett.Disclaimer: some episodes may contain dated attitudes and language.Production creditsWritten by Jeremy Lloyd and David CroftProduced by David Croft‘Our Figures are Slipping’ directed by Bernard ThompsonTheme tune by David Croft and Ronnie HazlehurstFirst broadcast on BBC1 on the following dates:Our Figures are Slipping 28 March 1973 (Series 1, episode 2)Camping In 4 April 1973 (Series 1, episode 3)The Clock 14 March 1974 (Series 2, episode 1)Wedding Bells 4 March 1975 (Series 3, episode 5)Founder’s Day 11 March 1977 (Series 5, episode 3)Goodbye Mr Grainger 4 April 1977 (Series 5, episode 6)The Agent 30 November 1979 (Series 7, episode 8)Heir Apparent 5 July 1981 (Series 8, episode 5)CastCaptain Stephen Peacock – Frank ThorntonMrs Betty Slocombe – Mollie SugdenMr Dick Lucas – Trevor BannisterMr Wilberforce Clayborne/Mr Humphries – John InmanMiss Shirley Brahms – Wendy RichardMr Ernest Grainger – Arthur BroughMr Cuthbert Rumbold – Nicholas SmithYoung Mr Grace – Harold BennettMr Mash – Larry MartynMrs Grainger – Pearl HackneyMiss Robinson – Sandra ClarkMr Goldberg – Alfie BassMr Harman – Arthur EnglishMr Grace’s secretary/Miss Bakewell – Penny IrvingMr Grace’s nurse – Vivienne JohnsonMr Grossman – Milo SperberMr Spooner – Mike Berry© 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Twenty-six episodes from the third BBC Radio series starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn, plus the pilot episode of It Sticks Out Half a MileIn 1973 the BBC adapted its hit wartime TV series for radio, featuring the original television cast and characters. Three series were broadcast between 1974 and 1976, with episodes adapted by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.Now you can enjoy once again these unique recordings, with a supporting cast including John Laurie, Arnold Ridley and Ian Lavender. Among the twenty-six episodes are A Man of Action, Keep Young and Beautiful, Absent Friends, The Deadly Attachment, Things That Go Bump in the Night, My British Buddy, Asleep in the Deep, Time On My Hands and Is There Honey Still for Tea? Also included is the 1981 pilot episode of the radio sequel to Dad’s Army, It Sticks Out Half a Mile, starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier.Also in this set is a sixteen-page PDF booklet with comprehensive programme history, synopses for all Series Three episodes, original transmission dates, photographs and cast biographies.

Twenty episodes from the first BBC Radio series plus an hour-long Christmas special, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn.In 1973 the BBC adapted its hit TV series for radio, featuring the original TV cast and characters. Three series were broadcast between 1974 and 1976, with episodes adapted from their TV counterparts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.Now you can enjoy once again these unique recordings, with a supporting cast including John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley and Ian Lavender. Among the twenty-one episodes are The Man and the Hour, The Battle of Godfrey’s Cottage, Sgt Wilson’s Little Secret, Something Nasty in the Vault, The Menace from the Deep and No Spring for Frazer.

Twenty episodes from the second BBC Radio series, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn.In 1973 the BBC adapted its hit TV series for radio, featuring the original TV cast and characters. Three series were broadcast between 1974 and 1976, with episodes adapted from their TV counterparts by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.Now you can enjoy once again these unique recordings, with a supporting cast including John Laurie, Arnold Ridley and Ian Lavender. Among the twenty-one episodes are Don''t Forget the Diver, Put That Light Out, Mum''s Army, A. Wilson - Manager, and The Day the Balloon Went Up.