I watch these every night when I go to bed. Makes me forget all the nonsense from the day.

@steffany000

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Especially after a stressful day where I've wanted to be this brutally honest with my coworkers. 😆

@craigstofko5710

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great way to unwind.

@spoonsexe6368

2 жыл бұрын

I too watch this before going to be. I actually fall asleep to it. My dad and I use to watch this together he passed in 2010 and it is a precious memory.

@ajit1patil

2 жыл бұрын

Om

@jorgelorenzo3135

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you.

RIP to all these great performers. You've all done very well ! ❤

@blueeyeadonishawke2020

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr. Grace

@tommyboy824

Жыл бұрын

I see whatcha did there, and I am unanimous in that!

@yourgoddidntcreatetheuniverse

Жыл бұрын

All of them are dead now.

@carminemurray6624

Жыл бұрын

@@yourgoddidntcreatetheuniverse You are soon to follow.

@SkepticalChris

11 ай бұрын

Ric Young who played the asian guy, is still alive.

Where I used to work, there were only 7 of us in the department. As luck would have it, we all watched this show and we all found it to be hilarious. It got to the point where if we needed to speak to each other we would say "Mister...or Mrs ... are you free?" Yes, I'm free". It was a way to keep things light especially if it got busy. People from other departments eventually caught on and later we found out they were doing it as well. It was quite the time at work. Ah, the memories.

@GothGuy885

2 ай бұрын

one time I was in a department store with a friend and his mother. I was off in another section looking at suits, and he wanted to see me for a moment and called out "Are you free Mr Humphreys" to which I answered "I'm Freeee!" and did the walk as went over to him. much to amusement of store staff who over heard the scene.

@pzkw6759

2 ай бұрын

@@GothGuy885 Ha ha ha ha. I would have paid to see that.

@pzkw6759

2 ай бұрын

@@GothGuy885 I would have paid to see tht

“The least sign of danger and my p#%+y’s hair stands on end” One of Mrs Slocombe’s absolute screamers

@NachosElectric

Жыл бұрын

"Better than a burglar alarm, innit?"😆

I think the reason so many of us return to this show again and again is that the cast members always seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves, and (after all these years) the pleasure they take in the jokes and in each other is still contagious. I sometimes have it playing at home, like happy background music. What a legacy they left!

@uweinhamburg

7 ай бұрын

Well, many of their jokes do not work as well today as they did past them, but the camaraderie of the crew still works perfectly. They are more like family than a film crew....

@alantully9482

5 ай бұрын

Mind your language and are u being served are the best shows to watch.

@lawrencedee8661

5 ай бұрын

its fun to watch them try not t crackup at their own antics

@invisible.fatman

14 күн бұрын

No

These old British comedies are the absolute best. I love them.

Love this show! Back in the 90’s, my father used to call me on Saturday nights and we would watch the show together over the phone. I had never heard my Father laugh that much!

@a.c.9993

2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! 😊

@charabotte1

Жыл бұрын

we don't need to know your personal life

@angietemple4544

10 ай бұрын

My dad had me watch this show since I was 5 or 6....I've loved them ever since! My dad's been gone since 2013 but this show brings back good memories

Years ago my husband and I used to watch these gems every night. Once we donated to our local PBS station while they were doing a AYBS begathon and we got one of the shopping bags with their logo on it and a coffee mug. RIP hubby 😢

@johanbruijnooge6818

2 жыл бұрын

My condolences, mrs. Macolley.

@robadams5799

2 жыл бұрын

"Begathon." Cute.

@janismacolley2395

2 жыл бұрын

@@johanbruijnooge6818 thanks. He was one of the good ones.

@zamyrabyrd

Жыл бұрын

@@janismacolley2395 Mine's gone too. Innocent humor but not politically correct today.

@cjnoffz3351

Жыл бұрын

May they rest in peace.

When I have a bad day I watch these favorites to make me feel better and it works everytime 😊👍

@petergerritgroen3157

Жыл бұрын

Also with Al Bundy Maried w Childern.

It's hard to believe that this show is around 50yrs old. That alot of the cast are now gone. But it still makes me laugh after a rotten day at work. This show is timeless.,and I think alot of people love it.😁😁😁

@kittycatlady6743

4 жыл бұрын

Melanie Nagy I agree. Wow,50 years. It is still relevant with working retail and so funny even today. Sad that most of the actors are gone,but at least the show lives on on KZread and reruns on public tv

@hyacinthb

4 жыл бұрын

Such a great comedy classic. Sadly all of the cast members are gone now. Still good for good pure laughs.

@kittycatlady6743

4 жыл бұрын

Mr Grace Thank goodness we can still watch this show on KZread and PBS. I laugh in each episode😂

@chadglasner4755

4 жыл бұрын

I think all the original cast have passed. Such funny actors/actresses

@rickoshay6554

4 жыл бұрын

Timeless? Yes! They even had Millennials back in the day. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6NkrcyddK3YYcY.html

Are you being served is a great series. The world lost a wonderful actor with the loss of John Inman. Bless him wherever he is, he is missed.

@ladybutterfly2581

3 жыл бұрын

I surprised to see that his own show didn’t go over too big, I think it was in Australia if I’m not mistaken.

@Patrick3183

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladybutterfly2581 it was too much a repeat of AYBS but it lacked the x-factor chemistry of the British cast

@estherwhite545

2 жыл бұрын

A Man For All Seasons.

"He's looking for something in Scottish tweed with broad shoulders." "Aren't we all?" Mr. Humphries is such a mood.

@TheTaxburden

4 жыл бұрын

He couldnt be more correct! Lol.

@gerrishaw3439

4 жыл бұрын

Mr John Inman is a great actor and so funny.

@markbarret6836

Жыл бұрын

He's always free for a witty quip.

The best part about AYBS? is that I like everybody in it.

"my father noticed something about me when i was 6...." LOL

@janicetehie3839

4 жыл бұрын

I lost it at that one.

I watched this growing up in California, on PBS with my mom and dad. I can't believe how much (even) *more* I enjoy this now, as an adult!! I want all the series on dvd!! I can't stop watching!!

@TheRealDannAlexander

4 жыл бұрын

Starla Bradshaw check amazon and eBay its often on there.

@omikronweapon

4 жыл бұрын

I've got them on DVD, it was quite reasonable as I recall. Though you can mostly catch them online somewhere. Except for the Punch N Judy one, for some reason. www.zavvi.com/dvd/are-you-being-served-complete-box-set/10219897.html?affil=thggpsad

Mrs. Slocombe's hair is a bright rose gold--a color that has become super-popular in the past couple of years--i'm wearing it now 😄--she was ahead of her time!!!

“He’ll be in haberdashery by now. Let them deal with it” I love Mr. Grainger!

@mitanise3186

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Grainger was over it 😂😂😂

My parents and I used to watch this when I was a child ,here I am in 2021 watching again , wonderful fun and lovely memories

I watched many of these episodes way back in the 1990’s …great show ….love it …yes these actors are gone but never forgotten….

I watched this show with my mother on PBS when I was young. A lot of the jokes I didn't get, but I enjoyed it anyway. Now as an adult, I get all the jokes and find the series absolutely hilarious!

Watching AYBS has been a major part of my "Coping" during this pandemic. I enjoy each episode: even watching over and over!

@rachelforeman3802

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@lynleywatkins5757

2 жыл бұрын

Me to

I remember wearing crocheted berets in the 1970's!😊

Love this show ! I wish there were more episodes, I know them all by heart. When I was young we had a department store in Peekskill, NY just like Grace Brothers. It even had a tiny elevator ! This show calms my mind and brings back the 70's in a happy way.

@kaydee4296

Жыл бұрын

We had the great J. L. Hudson's Department stores through the 60s & 70s in the Detroit area. Long gone & such a shame, really.

@onlyoneamong300

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! This old show takes the stress out and it gives you a break from this terrible XXI century reality! Sometimes, I wish we did away with so much unnecessary technology so we can live a happier, simpler, and carefree life!

The Asian actor is Eric Young (now Ric Young) who is British actor (born in Kuala Lumpur but I suppose it was under British rule at the time of his birth, hence his bio stating him as being British) whose acting credits include THE TRANSPORTER (2002), INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984), AMERICAN GANGSTER (2007), SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET (1997)`and several other films. In real life he speaks with a British accent.

"His mother kept polishing his hair with sandpaper ".. that one line had me in a noiseless laugh other than the occasional snort for more than 2 minutes I had to pause it just so I wouldn't lose place. This show was definitely riddled with humor. I can't say ahead of its time cause by 2022 standards unfortunately it probably would have been eighty sixed

R.I.P to cast of the show.

@Patrick3183

3 жыл бұрын

RIP.

Mr. Lucas is hilarious. "If I had a body like yours I wouldn't come back." LMFAO

@david10101961

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Trevor Bannister got many of the best lines.

@DJ-ct6so

4 жыл бұрын

@@david10101961 "His mother kept polishing his hair with sandpaper."

@diahannbernard5548

4 жыл бұрын

He is very funny

Such a wonderful show! In the 90s I was very addicted to watching this program. Loved all the actors!

I love this show. I watch every episode multiple times. Never gets old

@MaskedMan66

Жыл бұрын

The bigotry didn't age well.

@murdochmclennan3510

9 ай бұрын

@@MaskedMan66 PLEASE EXPLAIN TO THIS IGNORANT AMERICAN WHAT THE BIGOTRY IS IN THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM.

@MaskedMan66

9 ай бұрын

@@murdochmclennan3510 The portrayal of the Japanese character in this episode, for one thing. There's also an episode in which the staff appear in blackface for a "minstrel" performance. P.S.: I'm an American as well. ;-)

15:53 Mr. Humphries (John Inman) tells Captain Peacock (Frank Thornton) that he has a long lifeline. In reality, Frank Thornton did indeed live a very long life - he passed away at age 92 in 2013. Were he still alive today, by the time of this posting he would have been exactly 100 years old. Sadly, the entire main cast of AYBS have now all passed on. Only two or three of the actresses who played the nurses and secretaries to Mr. Grace and one other then-future cast member are still around.

@scootergurl

Жыл бұрын

What about the young man who llayed Mr. Spooner? I think his first name was Mike abd I believe he is still alive today.

@scootergurl

Жыл бұрын

Yes he is Mike Berry and is around 80 years old.

@scootergurl

Жыл бұрын

His real name is Michael Hubert Bourne.

I love this show! Seems like no one ever comments on just how funny the maintenance guys are. I really enjoy Mr. Mash and one other worker who gives the regular workers a bad time. ❤️

@MaskedMan66

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean Mr. Beverly Harmon? He took over for Mr. Mash, and lasted to the end of the series.

"he has difficulty getting his tongue around his Rs" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kirbyculp3449

3 жыл бұрын

It took a moment to get the joke.

@carminemurray6624

2 жыл бұрын

Ahss-ole...........😁 Captain Peacock, soooo ! 😮

@acehandler1530

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Humphries, "I thought that just takes practice!" 😁

After watching this probably ten times I just realized Japanese guy actually said "coat for rain" or cottafolaine as he said it.

I remember watching this show when i was barely a teenager and i still watch it decades later. They just don't make comedies like this. Everything is a sad boring old reality show nowadays. I love this !!

@johnoakes4143

4 жыл бұрын

Rocky Pluto we are to politically correct these days. Humour has gone.

@carolstarr9062

4 жыл бұрын

The late Wendy Richard was right. The pc culture ruined Brit comedy and I would add in the US too.

@stephthestar90

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. I was born in 1990 but prefer older shows like this to the modern stuff. TV is too serious and boring nowadays. It's either crime dramas, soaps, reality shows or US imports. What little comedy there is is absolute garbage (yes I'm looking at you Mrs Brown's Boys!)

@MrMenefrego1

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephthestar90 To a young person born in the 1990s from an old man born in 1961, right you are! I watched as American comedy went from cleverly and benignly offending everyone with humor to everyone straining at the bit just to be offended, so sad! It's only going to get worse too.

@mtsenskmtsensk5113

3 жыл бұрын

@Meph Lest , Let me point out how prescient Jeff Di Gusto was in saying how many people are straining at the bit to be offended, he means you right?

I love the irony of Mrs/ Slocombe's comment about "This is ladies department, Mr. Mash, not a farmyard." considering she would later play the same character in the sequel series who lives on an estate farm.

The theme music is timeless....

British comedy is hilarious. These characters were at the apex of their profession

I love this show. Boy it wouldn't go over in todays world.

@TheEvilMinion

4 ай бұрын

Ayeeeee

@BruceAlarie

2 ай бұрын

it should. its funny lighten up

I can imagine a young Lady Diana watching these and it makes me smile:) RIP, lovely Lady:) How old would she have been? A kid, huh?

@vixxcottage

6 ай бұрын

@wrmlm37 she was born in 61 and these shows the 70s.

"I rinse them in the bath and let the wind dry them." Thanks for the information, Mr. Granger. 😆

@acehandler1530

2 жыл бұрын

...and it's an evil wind that blows no long underwears! 🤪

Mr Lucas was hilarious on this episode.

@sandrajovic9078

3 жыл бұрын

Always.

@sharonozvenom

3 жыл бұрын

Rose Treiger wow , I would never have known . Mr Lucas looked so much younger

@sandrajovic9078

3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonozvenom I think it's the full head of hair that makes the difference

I watch this show every day , it's my stress relief

@dariowiter3078

5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍 😁😁😁😁😁

@prosperitymail

5 жыл бұрын

I work in retail. This is my favourite stress relief. My favourite episode is when the boss comes back from America. 2nd favourite: German Week. What’s yours.?

@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786

5 жыл бұрын

sarah s. As far as I’m concerned, I like them all. But favorites? Up captain Peacock, and the episode when Grainger gets into management.

@msbrowngault

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@msbrowngault

5 жыл бұрын

@@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 mine is What a Tangled Web 😁

Haven't watched this for a few yrs now but it is great to watch th again.. Thnx for uploading these old classics.

Love Mr Lucas and his sense of humour which are always sarcastic ... LOL

I love watching this show before work. It’s a good laugh to get me thru the day.

"He'll be in haberdashery by now. Let them deal with it." - HAHAHAHAHA!

I listen to several of these on my commute. Puts a smile on my face every day

Watched this with my gran back in the day in Scotland. Oh the memories.

I love the way Mr. Lucas follows Mr. Humphries in lockstep at the end.

I started watching them as a teen so much I could speak with the same accent. I still watch them everyday.

I'll watch these episodes every night as i go to bed...makes my night all better from real life👀

I started watching AYBS in the early 90s on PBS. Some ys later, I found the dvds on epay-- well that was a great day! This is one of TVs GOAT shows!

Omg - what a throwback... I can't believe I used to watch this as a kid lololol

Mr. Grace at the end of the show would say carry-on everybody you’ve all done very well

@acehandler1530

2 жыл бұрын

And then nearly fall over with his exerted outburst!

These series bring back so many wonderful childhood memories......and it makes me really happy! And then I realize how long ago this was & I feel awfully sad that the cast had long passed...... Life is indeed precious!

@user-ml8mx3bc2t

2 жыл бұрын

We still have the memories

@petebondurant58

2 жыл бұрын

Don't be sad! They're all together now.

i absolutely love this show. great writing. great acting. great casting. it is very human.

@user-ml8mx3bc2t

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

THIS episode must rate as one of THE BEST!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

When this series premiered, I wonder if anyone thought it would still draw peals of laughter nearly fifty years later?

@lineaglehorse5488

3 жыл бұрын

The three stooges are still very funny. I like old comedies better.

@dariowiter3078

3 жыл бұрын

Very doubtful. 🙂

I love when big ears says I think sitting this office I seem to be missing something

I live in the U. S. and started watching this great show several years ago and still do often and want to say, once you start watching you can't stop, you're hooked. Captain Peacock to Mr. Lucas are you free? Great Actors.

@shawneequawyche409

5 ай бұрын

Such a Wonderful Show & who can ever forget Mrs. Slocombe & her ………..😮That line was a Riot in the USA🎉. It’s lovely to see them making Work look like such good Fun They will be Forever Loved & Missed & May God give them Grace for all the Joy they Gave all of us, RIP🕊

This show this show is so funny I loved it ever since I was a kid watching on PBS in the United States

@billseymour6653

4 жыл бұрын

Kimberly Ort

@valentine_puppy

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@marinazagrai1623

4 жыл бұрын

Kimberly...I discovered this show on PBS in the 90s, and my husband being a big joker, was saying how Mollie looks just like a cousin. She, of course, does look like my cousin, including her facial expressions. It's uncanny!

@moonstar4121

4 жыл бұрын

They should put Charlie Brown and The Simpsons on PBS I don't like those cartoons

@tonyabomia7217

3 жыл бұрын

@Nenethegreat W It's still on PBS in the states where I live. It's on for an hour every Saturday night.

Oldtimers.., millenials..,teens,they all experience the magic of true HUMOR....!!!

Grew up with this show always fun to watch again 😅

Grainger to Humphreys: I’ve been very impressed by your performance in trousers! More impressive without them or in your dresses!!!

The writing ,the acting, the direction are perfect🎉

Am I the only one who seems to believe these wonderful episodes appear as if they are being filmed today rather than practically 50 years ago? Much is far from modern, but so much appears to be quite modern indeed. Perhaps that is who AYBS is quite timeless and ever so funny. Thank you all for all the laughs.

@MrNoobophile

2 жыл бұрын

Today this show would never exist and everyone in the cast would be locked in jail for hate speech and sexism

@dirdib69

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrNoobophile Yes, it wouldn't survive our degree of wokeness.

@gweilospur5877

2 жыл бұрын

Only older people would think that. Anyone under 40 could not relate to a show where nobody has a mobile phone.

@robadams5799

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrNoobophile still, I was embarrassed by the racial stereotyping of that Japanese fellow.

@Timeforcommonsense

2 жыл бұрын

@@robadams5799 I'm sure the actor wasn't embarrassed though.

Our dear Mr. Lucas was having a sartorial emergency with his tie. It must have ridden up with wear...

Mrs Slocombe;' I think it is about time we had A CHANGE I=OF SEX on the floor': Capt Peacock. 'Are you suggesting we promote Mr Mumpheies'. CLASSIC writing!

I still watch this, especially when I need a good laugh. It is nice to watch something without having profanities in it. Wow, where have the years flown?

Brings back many Saturday night memories.. bery good show this was. Funny, original, with just the right spice..

I loved this show, in the 70''s80's90's2000's and now still.., 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

@sethcarlow8363

6 жыл бұрын

you said it.

@dariowiter3078

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! 😁

@paulronco9709

4 жыл бұрын

As do I.

@leighcook6409

4 жыл бұрын

Cindy Ward absolutely!!!! Brightens my days

@diahannbernard5548

4 жыл бұрын

@@leighcook6409 Keeps me laughing

I never watched this when I was young. Just started watching on KZread and I just can't get enough of it. There is not a split second between the witticisms and funnies. Absolutely fantastic storylines and perfect timing by all the characters put it top of the best.

I knew a man just like Mr Lucas.he would make us all laugh ! sometimes in front of a customer.!

Thanks so much, Kris, for uploading this series. I love watching these episodes over and over again, when I just need a little break from life.

5 1 2024: I grew up watching these and wishing I could grow up to be like Mrs Slocumbe. I’m 59 and I’m a cashier at a charity based thrift store.

AYBS is a great de-stresser, brilliant script along with brilliant actors.

The jokes and puns never cease to flow. Brilliant comedy writing, and delivery.

One of the best comedy series ever produced

@petergerritgroen3157

Жыл бұрын

Mrs Brown boys.

I used to watch this with my dad every time I visited him. Miss the show, the cast and my dad!

@sheilahannon5812

3 жыл бұрын

I love this best laugh I have had in years ❤️💙🙏

@mariazahedi7444

3 жыл бұрын

I used to watch this show with my dad too.

@PatrolOfficer161

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariazahedi7444 Now I'm the one who's kids visit far too infrequently and these days are far too busy to watch anything.

@wendypratt9793

3 жыл бұрын

Used to watch this when I came home from work. Totally love this series

@megstretton2098

3 жыл бұрын

Rr84rrer4e41r1ere

I see you climbing the ladder, door opening and wearing a new hat....and the ending was hilarious😃

These all have over a million views each. Incredible. There is still demand for these shows in this day and age.

most wonderful and best comedy of the 70s. clean and pure. i love all the actors, and actresses. ladies are beautiful, men are handsome.

I love Mr. Lucas. Great lines and great looks❤️

The look on Captain Peacock's face at 7:42 is priceless!

@tuiletm

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite part also, that look of disgust on Captain Peacock's face, so funny.

Double entendre galore

@jubalcalif9100

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly have a notion to second that emotion !! :-)

@bradlemmond

4 жыл бұрын

Innuendo and out the other.

@jubalcalif9100

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradlemmond Ha ! Very good !

funny is funny no matter what the classic British comedies are truly funny

My husband got me to watching this show and I refused to not watch it lol I can’t get enough of it now I watch it on a daily

This show cracks me up🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thinking of making opening music my ringtone.

A very good plot by these jolly old bunch. They always leave me with amazement and hilarious laughter.

I watched this when I was a very young kid... it's much more risque than I realised...and even more hilarious!

I love this show they are all totally awesome and hilarious ❤🤣❤🤣❤🤣❤😂💙😂💙😂💙😂😂😂😂😂

Mr Mash must have found all those buckets heavy enough on his arms. Then the Japanese customer tripped on the way down the stairs and got his head stuck in one of those buckets.

Lol. Peacock has a long life line, and Frank Thornton lived the longest out of them all. Talk about life imitating art!

@leger205

4 жыл бұрын

jug ears was the last of them

@ctam31ify

3 жыл бұрын

Peacock was 92 when he died. Rumbold was 81.

@yokoonoII

3 жыл бұрын

@Rose Treiger really? Wow

@mars188

3 жыл бұрын

Candy still alive

@rrajdippawskar9853

3 жыл бұрын

It is sad to see that Frank Thornton had to see all of his friends from here die before dying himself.😔😔

Excellent tv comedy. ...most are all dead now. Mr Rumbold was the last to go to the great dept store in the sky. Are you free? Watched these when I was 12

This could be a hit today. Dry British witt. Double entendre.

@msatxgault560

Жыл бұрын

It is...a hit today

I used to watch reruns when I was a teen in the early 80s. Hit me hard when I recently found this show again and realized that everysingle cast member has now passed, except for two or three out of the almost twenty that came up as the show progressed. Thank you for the good time and the laughs. Godspeed.

Mr. Grace and Mr. Rumbold had such hot secretaries!

What a great show this was and the comedy holds up very well 50+ years after this series was made.

Been watchin these simple hilarious perversions for years, love Keeping up Appearences, and Benny Hill Such uncomplicated fun:)