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PILOT - First broadcast 1972
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The Pilot
After 20-something years of having the entire floor to themselves,
the staff of the Men's Ready Mades find themselves having
to share their space with Ladies' Intimate Apparel. While
Senior Salespersons Mr. Grainger and Mrs. Slocombe go to war
with each other, Mr. Lucas tries to help out (or help himself)
to the lovely Miss Brahms.
First broadcast: 8th Sep 1972 |
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SERIES 1 - First broadcast 1973
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Dear Sexy Knickers
Mr. Lucas decides to send a little love-note to Miss Brahms,
but it goes awry: Mrs. Slocombe gets it instead...but she
thinks that the sender's someone other than Lucas.
First broadcast: 21st Mar 1973
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Our Figures Are Slipping
Falling sales for Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours
for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The
problem is, no one wants to be there.
First broadcast: 28th Mar 1973
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Camping In
A transit strike forces the staff to spend the night camped
out on the floor. Of course, there's arguments about who gets
the big tent, the nice pyjamas and a spot in the double bed.
First broadcast: 4th Apr 1973
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His and Hers
The staff doesn't take too kindly to a perfume saleswoman
operating on the floor and poaching their commissions. They
try to run her out...with disastrous results.
First broadcast: 11th Apr 1973
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Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend
When word gets out on a lost diamond on the floor (and a
nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find
it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.
First broadcast: 18th Apr 1973
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| SERIES 2 - First broadcast 1974 |
The Clock
Mr. Grainger's 37th Anniversary dinner is scheduled, but
will he be forced to retire, a.k.a. receive the infamous cuckoo-clock
as his gift?
First broadcast: 14th Mar 1974
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Cold Comfort
Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Lucas are sick, and rather than giving
them the day off, the store decides to pair them up on the
Ladies' counter and send Miss Brahms over to the Men's. Too
bad that Mr. Lucas is faking it.
First broadcast: 21st Mar 1974
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The Think Tank
The staff's forced to brainstorm ideas to help with sagging
sales, and holding a fashion show comes to mind.
First broadcast: 28th Mar 1974
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Big Brother
Mr. Rumbold installs CCTV, supposedly to keep an eye on shoplifters...but
finds himself peeping on the staff's every action instead.
First broadcast: 4th Apr 1974
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Hurrah for the Holidays
Grace Bros. has to close for two weeks for renovations and
organises group holidays for the staff members. The hard part
is deciding from all of the _lovely_ destinations.
First broadcast: 11th Apr 1974
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