Are You Being Served? Vol. 1

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As a Britt I have seen the episodes on sky T.V. and although they were funny didn't know that the pilot was actually a never before seen episode thinking it was the one where the ladies and gents have to share counter space (which is why I wrote this review). Although in black and white and without the bells and whistles it was one of the best I have seen, as you get to see the young Mr. Lucas learning the ropes from Mr. Humphreys. The cast are much friendlier than on latter episodes but the freshness of when Mr. Lucas First sees `Young Mr. Grace' is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. It is terrible that we can't get the DVD on region 2 but most players over here can be made to play region 1 disks. Although inquiring into when a set may be releases by the BBC led me round and round the same email addresses, I suppose it makes the series more valuable having to wait a few weeks for them to come. All in all I think this is a great purchase and I am definitely going to buy the whole collection one by one. Sorry there is no detailed episode guide but I'm too busy watching the disk :o)

I saw this when I was MUCH younger, when I was in elementary school. i fell in love with it back then, and when I got older I couldn't remember the name of it! I finally found it and I am making it my mission to purchase all the episodes. Now that I'm older, I actually understand some of the dirty jokes... but it still reminds me of the time i would lay at the foot of my brother's bed late at night and watch it. Wonderful, funny, endearing sitcom.

It arrived on time as ordered. No damage. Really plays well. Cover is intact,too.

no matter the age of this comedy it is never dated. i have been watching this show on public television since the 70's, and i have never seen any television production any better, whether british or american.i was overjoyed when i was able to purchase the series from amazon, and i never tire from watching any of the episodes. all of the actors have superb comic talents. my favorites on the program are captain peacock and mr rumbold, but they all have their distinctive flairs for their subtle and sophisticated british wits.

Had to replace the first volume (lost in DVD land) of this amazingly hilarious comedy series. I know it's from the 70s and early 80s, but it is still funny. Not many shows have the staying power that "Are You Being Served?" has. As in most TV series, the first years are the best, though great humor runs right up through the final show. Begin your adventure with Volume 1, and I believe you'll be hooked.

The passing years have not taken the shine from this great British sitcom. Set in a department store in the 1970's (the fashions add to the fun), it features the combined staff of the ladies and gentlemens clothing departments. Many of the comedy situations come from the interactions of these varied and often eccentric characters. The usual situation involves various ploys by the management to try to increase the profitibility of the department and the hilarious results which occur when the staff attempt to put these ideas into practice. While occasionally mildly risque (by '70s standards anyway) it could be enjoyed by almost anyone without too much offence.

This show is hilarious! I used to watch it with my mom several years ago so when I saw this I had to buy it for her. She has loved having it on DVD and says that the quality for such an old show is no worse than what you'd expect to see on tv today. Wonderful addition to any British tv collection!

Disc arrived in good shape and plays fine.Nice to see this British comedy again. There are six episodes on the disc- 5 in colour and episode 1 is in black and white.

The script and the acting are exceptional. The characters and story lines are hilarious.

I love it

very funny cast

A laugh a minute although only 6 epsidodes which is the only sad part of the purchase. I thought it was an entire sesion but the dvd is still well worth it for fans of the show. " [...]