Adamantium
09-04-2006, 04:46 AM
This is an episode guide taken from the DVD episode descriptions. So, I'm not claiming these words to be my own (however, the "For the Record" statements are mine). I also list the credited cast for each episode in the order they are listed in the ending credits. If a guest star is listed with their real name followed by their character's name, I include it. Otherwise, I just have their real name listed.
Right now, I only have Series One & Two up. I'll finish the list later. Adding a bit at a time.
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Series One: 1973
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#1. “Pilot” September 8th, 1972
For 25 years, the Gentlemen’s Ready-to-Wear department has occupied the first floor of Grace Brothers, a store little changed for decades. But when reorganization forces the staff to share their space with the Ladies’ Department, trouble looms. The junior staff may see advantages to cohabitation, but Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Grainger are more interested in protecting their interests, and war is soon declared.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Michael Knowles as The Customer
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Stephanie Gathercole as The Secretary
For the Record: This episode is the only episode presented in Black & White. It aired a year before the rest of the series. However, it re-aired in 1973 to go along with the rest of series one.
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#2. “Dear Sexy Knickers” March 21st, 1973
Mr. Lucas runs into trouble when Mr. Humphries shows him some of the tricks of the trade, but he gets into even deeper water when his love letter to Miss Brahms is delivered to the wrong person. It seems that Captain Peacock might want to inspect Mrs. Slocombe’s underwear, and Miss Brahms might have a thing or two to say to Mr. Grainger.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Robert Raglan as The 40” Waist
Derek Smith as The 28”Inside Leg
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#3. “Our Figures Are Slipping” March 28th, 1973
When the department’s takings drop, Mr. Rumbold hosts a sales conference. But as it’s held after the store closes, it’s not popular with the staff, and even the threat of getting sacked can’t persuade Mr. Lucas to take it seriously. After all, he’s got an “unsatisfied virgin” to visit - if he can persuade Miss Brahms to accompany him to the film of the same name.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Stephanie Gathercole as The Secretary
Peter Needham as The Returned Glen Check
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#4. “Camping In” April 4th, 1973
An unexpected transport strike leaves the staff of Grace Brothers stranded, so Young Mr. Grace suggests that they spend the night together. Tents are provided, though Mr. Lucas finds it difficult to keep his erect, and Miss Brahms refuses to leave Captain Peacock’s bed, forcing him to bunk with Mr. Rumbold. The camaraderie of wartime builds around the “old campfire,” but Mr. Humphries is the only member of staff who really feels at home in a row of tents.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
James Copeland
Anita Richardson as The 38c Cup
Pamela Manson as The Large Brim with Fruit
Stephanie Gathercole as The Secretary
David Rowlands as The Man with the Large Bra
Colin Bean as The Leatherette Gloves
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#5. “His and Hers” April 11th, 1973
The glamorous representative of the “His and Hers” perfume company arrives in the department and sets up shop in the no-man’s-land between the Ladies’ and Gents’ counters. Her arrival causes stirrings in the trouser department, and she makes an immediate impression on Captain Peacock and Mr. Lucas. But Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Grainger are shocked to discover she’s giving it away - in the form of promotional ties and stockings. With their commissions threatened, they unite to turn their fire upon a common enemy.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Joanna Lumley
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Margaret Flint and Evan Ross as Customers
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#6. “Diamond Are a Man‘s Best Friend” April 18th, 1973
When a customer offers a 100 pound reward for the return of a missing diamond, the staff members reveal some shady sides to their characters. Conspiracies abound, and Mr. Grainger is the only one not to plot with his colleagues, as they search for the gem amid the debris left when Mr. Mash mistreats a jeweled dress.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Elizabeth Larner
Hilary Pritchard
Stephanie Cathercole as The Secretary
Janet Davies as The Outside Dress
Vicki Woolf as Mr. Humphries’ Friend
For the Record: Remember, they have a different currency, money-wise. So “pound” was referring to money. I’m not quite sure of how all their currency works, but the staff found 100 pound to be a hefty reward.
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Series Two: 1974
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#7. “The Clock” March 14th, 1974
In the first episode of the second series, Mrs. Slocombe gets quite excited when Mr. Mash gives her an electrified cat as a sales aid, but still mucks it when it comes to discussing Mr. Grainger’s birthday dinner. He’s served Grace Brothers faithfully for 37 years and fears he may be forced to retire. When he’s summoned to Mr. Rumbold’s office and hears the ticking of his retirement cuckoo clock, it doesn’t do much for his ticker.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
John Ringham as The Check Jacket
Dorothy Wayne as The Bridal Veil
Pearl Hackney as Mrs. Grainger
Hilda Fenemore as Elsie
Avril Fane, Barbara Loynes, Dorothy Loynes as The Trio
For the Record: This is the first time we meet one of the main character’s spouses. Mr. Grainger’s wife attends his birthday party.
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#8. “Cold Comfort” March 21st, 1974
The management of Grace Brothers is quick to respond to the government’s plea to conserve the nation’s dwindling fuel stocks - by turning the heating off. The staff greets the news very coldly - but they could hardly do otherwise as the temperature drops. Mr. Rumbold may be sitting pretty in his nice warm office, but only the store’s stock and the staff’s own ingenuity can save them from a frozen end.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Hilda Fenemore as Elsie
Helen Lambert as Gladys
Robert Mill, Carolyn Hudson, John Baker as The Customers
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#9. “The Think Tank” March 28th, 1974
In an attempt to preserve the modesty of his female charges, Mr. Rumbold orders Mr. Mash to put petticoats on the female dummies before washing them, yet he finds he doesn’t like the results. But with sales falling, this is the least of his problems. So he pounces of Captain Peacock’s suggestion that they hold a “think tank,” where they decide that a fashion show might pull in customers. Young Mr. Grace refuses to hire models, so the staff is forced to put on the show.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
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#10. “Big Brother” April 4th, 1974
Someone’s been lifting Mrs. Slocombe’s skirts, and even Mr. Humphries has had a hand rifle through his drawers. Shoplifting strikes Grace Brothers, so Mr. Rumbold installs short circuit television and calls in a security specialist. Mrs. Slocombe submits to a handbag check, but Mr. Humphries is reluctant to reveal the bulge in his pocket. While the staff succumbs to the limelight for a while, they soon tire of surveillance. When Mrs. Slocombe’s bust (on which her hat is displayed) brings down Mr. Clegg, they decide to exploit Mr. Rumbold’s hypochondria.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Donald Morley as Mr. Clegg
Robert Raglan as Dr. Wainwright
Stephanie Reeve as The Secretary
Joyce Cummings as The Underwear Customer
Stella Kemball as The Scarf Customer
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#11. “Hoorah for the Holidays” April 11th, 1974
Mr. Mash is sticking some juice into Mrs. Slocombe’s corsets, and Mr. Lucas is squeezing a customer into his trousers while criticizing him. The major concern, though, is that plans for redecorating threaten the staff’s freedom to take their holidays when they choose, as Young Mr. Grace wants to close the store while it’s being rebuilt. The staff revolts but is mollified when Young Mr. Grace offers to pay for their holidays - until they learn what the options are.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
John Clegg as The Ready-Made Suit
Stuart Sherwin as The Dressing Gown
Helen Dorward as The Irish Lady
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Right now, I only have Series One & Two up. I'll finish the list later. Adding a bit at a time.
===========================================================
Series One: 1973
===========================================================
#1. “Pilot” September 8th, 1972
For 25 years, the Gentlemen’s Ready-to-Wear department has occupied the first floor of Grace Brothers, a store little changed for decades. But when reorganization forces the staff to share their space with the Ladies’ Department, trouble looms. The junior staff may see advantages to cohabitation, but Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Grainger are more interested in protecting their interests, and war is soon declared.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Michael Knowles as The Customer
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Stephanie Gathercole as The Secretary
For the Record: This episode is the only episode presented in Black & White. It aired a year before the rest of the series. However, it re-aired in 1973 to go along with the rest of series one.
===========================================================
#2. “Dear Sexy Knickers” March 21st, 1973
Mr. Lucas runs into trouble when Mr. Humphries shows him some of the tricks of the trade, but he gets into even deeper water when his love letter to Miss Brahms is delivered to the wrong person. It seems that Captain Peacock might want to inspect Mrs. Slocombe’s underwear, and Miss Brahms might have a thing or two to say to Mr. Grainger.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Robert Raglan as The 40” Waist
Derek Smith as The 28”Inside Leg
===========================================================
#3. “Our Figures Are Slipping” March 28th, 1973
When the department’s takings drop, Mr. Rumbold hosts a sales conference. But as it’s held after the store closes, it’s not popular with the staff, and even the threat of getting sacked can’t persuade Mr. Lucas to take it seriously. After all, he’s got an “unsatisfied virgin” to visit - if he can persuade Miss Brahms to accompany him to the film of the same name.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Stephanie Gathercole as The Secretary
Peter Needham as The Returned Glen Check
===========================================================
#4. “Camping In” April 4th, 1973
An unexpected transport strike leaves the staff of Grace Brothers stranded, so Young Mr. Grace suggests that they spend the night together. Tents are provided, though Mr. Lucas finds it difficult to keep his erect, and Miss Brahms refuses to leave Captain Peacock’s bed, forcing him to bunk with Mr. Rumbold. The camaraderie of wartime builds around the “old campfire,” but Mr. Humphries is the only member of staff who really feels at home in a row of tents.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
James Copeland
Anita Richardson as The 38c Cup
Pamela Manson as The Large Brim with Fruit
Stephanie Gathercole as The Secretary
David Rowlands as The Man with the Large Bra
Colin Bean as The Leatherette Gloves
===========================================================
#5. “His and Hers” April 11th, 1973
The glamorous representative of the “His and Hers” perfume company arrives in the department and sets up shop in the no-man’s-land between the Ladies’ and Gents’ counters. Her arrival causes stirrings in the trouser department, and she makes an immediate impression on Captain Peacock and Mr. Lucas. But Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Grainger are shocked to discover she’s giving it away - in the form of promotional ties and stockings. With their commissions threatened, they unite to turn their fire upon a common enemy.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Joanna Lumley
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Margaret Flint and Evan Ross as Customers
===========================================================
#6. “Diamond Are a Man‘s Best Friend” April 18th, 1973
When a customer offers a 100 pound reward for the return of a missing diamond, the staff members reveal some shady sides to their characters. Conspiracies abound, and Mr. Grainger is the only one not to plot with his colleagues, as they search for the gem amid the debris left when Mr. Mash mistreats a jeweled dress.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Elizabeth Larner
Hilary Pritchard
Stephanie Cathercole as The Secretary
Janet Davies as The Outside Dress
Vicki Woolf as Mr. Humphries’ Friend
For the Record: Remember, they have a different currency, money-wise. So “pound” was referring to money. I’m not quite sure of how all their currency works, but the staff found 100 pound to be a hefty reward.
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Series Two: 1974
===========================================================
#7. “The Clock” March 14th, 1974
In the first episode of the second series, Mrs. Slocombe gets quite excited when Mr. Mash gives her an electrified cat as a sales aid, but still mucks it when it comes to discussing Mr. Grainger’s birthday dinner. He’s served Grace Brothers faithfully for 37 years and fears he may be forced to retire. When he’s summoned to Mr. Rumbold’s office and hears the ticking of his retirement cuckoo clock, it doesn’t do much for his ticker.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
John Ringham as The Check Jacket
Dorothy Wayne as The Bridal Veil
Pearl Hackney as Mrs. Grainger
Hilda Fenemore as Elsie
Avril Fane, Barbara Loynes, Dorothy Loynes as The Trio
For the Record: This is the first time we meet one of the main character’s spouses. Mr. Grainger’s wife attends his birthday party.
===========================================================
#8. “Cold Comfort” March 21st, 1974
The management of Grace Brothers is quick to respond to the government’s plea to conserve the nation’s dwindling fuel stocks - by turning the heating off. The staff greets the news very coldly - but they could hardly do otherwise as the temperature drops. Mr. Rumbold may be sitting pretty in his nice warm office, but only the store’s stock and the staff’s own ingenuity can save them from a frozen end.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
Hilda Fenemore as Elsie
Helen Lambert as Gladys
Robert Mill, Carolyn Hudson, John Baker as The Customers
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#9. “The Think Tank” March 28th, 1974
In an attempt to preserve the modesty of his female charges, Mr. Rumbold orders Mr. Mash to put petticoats on the female dummies before washing them, yet he finds he doesn’t like the results. But with sales falling, this is the least of his problems. So he pounces of Captain Peacock’s suggestion that they hold a “think tank,” where they decide that a fashion show might pull in customers. Young Mr. Grace refuses to hire models, so the staff is forced to put on the show.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
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#10. “Big Brother” April 4th, 1974
Someone’s been lifting Mrs. Slocombe’s skirts, and even Mr. Humphries has had a hand rifle through his drawers. Shoplifting strikes Grace Brothers, so Mr. Rumbold installs short circuit television and calls in a security specialist. Mrs. Slocombe submits to a handbag check, but Mr. Humphries is reluctant to reveal the bulge in his pocket. While the staff succumbs to the limelight for a while, they soon tire of surveillance. When Mrs. Slocombe’s bust (on which her hat is displayed) brings down Mr. Clegg, they decide to exploit Mr. Rumbold’s hypochondria.
The Cast:
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Donald Morley as Mr. Clegg
Robert Raglan as Dr. Wainwright
Stephanie Reeve as The Secretary
Joyce Cummings as The Underwear Customer
Stella Kemball as The Scarf Customer
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#11. “Hoorah for the Holidays” April 11th, 1974
Mr. Mash is sticking some juice into Mrs. Slocombe’s corsets, and Mr. Lucas is squeezing a customer into his trousers while criticizing him. The major concern, though, is that plans for redecorating threaten the staff’s freedom to take their holidays when they choose, as Young Mr. Grace wants to close the store while it’s being rebuilt. The staff revolts but is mollified when Young Mr. Grace offers to pay for their holidays - until they learn what the options are.
The Cast:
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Lucas
Mollie Sugden as Mrs. Slocombe
Frank Thornton as Captain Peacock
John Inman as Mr. Humphries
Wendy Richard as Miss Brahms
Arthur Brough as Mr. Grainger
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Rumbold
Larry Martyn as Mr. Mash
Harold Bennett as Young Mr. Grace
John Clegg as The Ready-Made Suit
Stuart Sherwin as The Dressing Gown
Helen Dorward as The Irish Lady
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