{"product_id":"book-js0d","title":"Are You Being Served?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight vintage TV soundtracks from the long-running BBC sitcom set in a fictional London department store\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAre You Being Served?\u003c\/i\u003e 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’!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by legendary comedy writing partners Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, these laugh-out-loud shows feature a brilliant ensemble cast including \u003cb\u003eFrank Thornton, Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, John Inman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHarold Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisclaimer: some episodes may contain dated attitudes and language.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft\u003cbr\u003eProduced by David Croft\u003cbr\u003e‘Our Figures are Slipping’ directed by Bernard Thompson\u003cbr\u003eTheme tune by David Croft and Ronnie Hazlehurst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast on BBC1 on the following dates:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Figures are Slipping 28 March 1973 (Series 1, episode 2)\u003cbr\u003eCamping In 4 April 1973 (Series 1, episode 3)\u003cbr\u003eThe Clock 14 March 1974 (Series 2, episode 1)\u003cbr\u003eWedding Bells 4 March 1975 (Series 3, episode 5)\u003cbr\u003eFounder’s Day 11 March 1977 (Series 5, episode 3)\u003cbr\u003eGoodbye Mr Grainger 4 April 1977 (Series 5, episode 6)\u003cbr\u003eThe Agent 30 November 1979 (Series 7, episode 8)\u003cbr\u003eHeir Apparent 5 July 1981 (Series 8, episode 5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Stephen Peacock – \u003cb\u003eFrank Thornton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs Betty Slocombe – \u003cb\u003eMollie Sugden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Dick Lucas – \u003cb\u003eTrevor Bannister\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Wilberforce Clayborne\/Mr Humphries – \u003cb\u003eJohn Inman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiss Shirley Brahms – \u003cb\u003eWendy Richard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Ernest Grainger – \u003cb\u003eArthur Brough\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Cuthbert Rumbold – \u003cb\u003eNicholas Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung Mr Grace – \u003cb\u003eHarold Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Mash – \u003cb\u003eLarry Martyn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs Grainger – \u003cb\u003ePearl Hackney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiss Robinson – \u003cb\u003eSandra Clark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Goldberg – \u003cb\u003eAlfie Bass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Harman – \u003cb\u003eArthur English\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Grace’s secretary\/Miss Bakewell – \u003cb\u003ePenny Irving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Grace’s nurse – \u003cb\u003eVivienne Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Grossman – \u003cb\u003eMilo Sperber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Spooner – \u003cb\u003eMike Berry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49645785448752,"sku":"BDjs0d","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/645946-js0d-Square.jpg?v=1742631713","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-js0d","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}