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Series 5
February 25, 1977

Series 5

01. Mrs. Slocombe Expects

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.

30min
February 25, 1977

02. A Change Is As Good As a Rest

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.

30min
March 4, 1977

03. Founder's Day

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

30min
March 11, 1977

04. The Old Order Changes

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

30min
March 18, 1977

05. Take-over

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.

30min
March 25, 1977

06. Goodbye Mr. Grainger

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.

30min
April 1, 1977

07. It Pays to Advertise

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?

30min
April 8, 1977