Episodes 7

1 Mrs. Slocombe Expects

February 25, 1977

30m

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.

2 A Change Is As Good As a Rest

March 4, 1977

30m

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.

3 Founder's Day

March 11, 1977

30m

To celebrate Mr. Grace's 80th birthday, the staff organize This is Your Department, a spoof of This is Your Life.

4 The Old Order Changes

March 18, 1977

30m

Young Mr. Grace returns from a trip to the U.S. with a host of new sales techniques that he is eager to implement.

5 Take-over

March 25, 1977

30m

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.

6 Goodbye Mr. Grainger

April 1, 1977

30m

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.

7 It Pays to Advertise

April 8, 1977

30m

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?

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