Series 5 (1977)
Episodes: 7
Star Cast: Frank Thornton , John Inman , Mollie Sugden , Wendy Richard ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Mrs. Slocombe Expects
Air Date: 1977-02-25
The staff have kittens when Mrs. Slocombe announces she's expecting a happy event, but it turns out that it's merely her cat that's pregnant; when she refuses to leave Tiddles unattended, she braves the ire of Captain Peacock by smuggling the cat into the ladies' fitting room.
Ep.2 A Change Is As Good As a Rest
Air Date: 1977-03-04
When Mr. Grace announces that he plans on temporarily reorganizing the departments, the staff are indignant, but find that work can be a lot of fun...if you're working in the toy department.
Ep.3 Founder's Day
Air Date: 1977-03-11
To celebrate Mr. Grace's 80th birthday, the staff organize This is Your Department, a spoof of This is Your Life.
Ep.4 The Old Order Changes
Air Date: 1977-03-18
Young Mr. Grace returns from a trip to the U.S. with a host of new sales techniques that he is eager to implement.
Ep.5 Take-over
Air Date: 1977-03-25
The staff prevent another firm's hostile takeover of Grace Brothers by impersonating the shareholders. Mr. Harman gives a rousing speech, and Grace Brothers is saved.
Ep.6 Goodbye Mr. Grainger
Air Date: 1977-04-01
Mr. Grainger's temper has become extremely short. The staff, in a private meeting with Mr. Rumbold, decide he must go. However, when he wins the lottery, his bad mood vanishes and he makes his peace with the staff and stays on.
Ep.7 It Pays to Advertise
Air Date: 1977-04-08
The staff star in a TV commercial for Grace Brothers, produced by Mr. Humphries. Could Mr. Grace's cheapness be the reason for using his staff in such fashion?
