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Comedy about a tight-fisted grocer - Ronnie Barker and David Jason star

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Comedy about a tight-fisted grocer starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Arkwright is always scheming to boost profits in his corner shop. With his trademark stutter, he revels in berating his nephew and flirting with the local nurse.

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Arkwright is always finding ways to save money.

Full of Mysterious Promise

Arkwright is ever on the look-out to save money, such as buying a load of fire-damaged tinned food.

Granville suggests to Arkwright that he should invest in a van.

A Mattress on Wheels

Fed up with having to do deliveries for the shop in all weathers on his bike Granville suggests that Arkwright invest in a van.

Arkwright feels that Nurse Gladys has been neglecting him.

A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Arkwright feels that Nurse Gladys has been neglecting him and, in order to get her undivided attention, he must come down with a 'disease', nothing too serious, just something that will have her lavishing attention on him.

A crime wave scares an already security-obsessed Arkwright – the shop has to be fortified.

Beware of the Dog

Arkwright goes with Nurse Gladys to the funeral of his friend Parsloe.

Well Catered Funeral

Arkwright goes with Nurse Gladys to the funeral of his friend Parsloe. He's not keen to leave Granville in charge but it does afford the opportunity to get rid of some unwanted bakery products for the wake.

Arkwright desperately tries in vain to persuade customers to buy his surplus apples.

Apples and Self Service

Arkwright has bought too many apples and desperately tries in vain to persuade each successive customer to buy some.

Nurse Gladys suggests to Arkwright that he buys a washing machine to help Granville.

Laundry Blues

Nurse Gladys feels sorry for Granville, struggling to do the laundry by hand, and suggests to Arkwright that he buys a washing-machine.

Arkwright decides to take Nurse Gladys away to a hotel.

The Reluctant Traveller

Arkwright decides to take Nurse Gladys away to a hotel leaving Granville in a position to make his play for the milk round lady.

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift over-stocked items.

Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright bewails his inability to sell a load of fig biscuits and toilet rolls imprinted with inspirational texts.

Arkwright has to buy a new suit – on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.

The New Suit

Nurse Gladys is tired of being seen around with a shabby Arkwright so she gives him an ultimatum and tells him that he must buy a new suit.

Arkwright proves his ambition by purchasing an old ice-cream van.

Arkwright's Mobile Store

In order to convince Nurse Gladys that he is a man of enterprise, Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

Arkwright is taking Nurse Gladys to a wedding, to the envy of Granville.

Shedding at the Wedding

To the envy of Granville who has never attended one, Arkwright is taking Nurse Gladys to a wedding and has taken his old suit out of moth-balls, but it still reeks of camphor.

A Hungarian man comes into the shop, could it be Granville's father?

St. Albert's Day

Arkwright has always told Granville his father was a Hungarian but then a real Hungarian comes into the shop. Could it be him?

There are protests when Arkwright is caught dragging Granville around by his ear.

An Errand Boy by the Ear

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville and reasons that this is what errand boys are for.

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys?

The Ginger Man

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked?

Arkwright is concerned that the love of his life is seeing another.

Duet for Solo Bicycle

When a smartly-dressed man comes to the shop asking for directions, Arkwright is concerned that the love of his life is seeing another whilst Granville's love life is also suffering.

Arkwright considers yet another money-making scheme to try on his customers.

How to Ignite Your Errand Boy...

Arkwright considers yet another money-making scheme for his local shoppers to escape. Everybody seems to want fire-lighters in the winter so he can save cash by making his own - or rather getting Granville to make them in the shed at the back.

Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome when one of Nurse Gladys admirers returns.

The Man from Down Under

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome.

Fed up with tank-tops and shop pinnies, Granville decides to court a cool image.

The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Fed up with always wearing tank-tops and shop pinnies Granville decides to court a cool image. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion? Perhaps a cocoa tin lid can provide a substitute.

Granville resorts to advertising to attract female company.

Soulmate Wanted

Granville is desperate for female company, decides it is high time he did something about his single status and places an advert in the lonely hearts column of a magazine.

Arkwright tries to trick rival corner-shop owner Mr Gupta, but his ploy backfires.

Horse-Trading

When Granville can't keep up, Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper.

The Housekeeper Caper

Granville just can't keep up with all of Arkwright's demands, so the latter advertises for a live-in housekeeper.  It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Featherstone.

Granville attempts to improve his status and impress a pretty girl.

The Errand Boy Executive

It's Arkwright's birthday, but his only present may be a visit from the 'Good Shop Guide'.

Happy Birthday, Arkwright!

All Arkwright wants for his birthday is a chocolate gateau that's past its sell by date, but he may be getting a visit from a man from the 'Good Shop Guide'. Then again, is that really a man, or is it Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in disguise?

Arkwright climbs a ladder to Gladys' bedroom window with a box of chocolates.

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1. Full of Mysterious Promise

1. Full of Mysterious Promise

2. A Mattress on Wheels

2. A Mattress on Wheels

3. A Nice Cosy Little Disease

3. A Nice Cosy Little Disease

4. Beware of the Dog

4. Beware of the Dog

5. Well Catered Funeral

5. Well Catered Funeral

6. Apples and Self Service

6. Apples and Self Service