Open All Hours (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Series · ★ 7.9

Released in 1976, Open All Hours is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Open All Hours is a British television sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke, starring Ronnie Barker as penny-pinching corner-shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, and David Jason as his nephew and assistant Granville. The programme originated as a 1973 episode of Barker’s comedy anthology Seven of One, and later ran for 26 episodes; the first series broadcast on BBC2, the remaining three series broadcast on BBC1.
Who’s in it. Open All Hours stars Ronnie Barker as Albert Arkwright, David Jason as Granville, Lynda Baron as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Barbara Flynn as The Milk Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Open All Hours has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Open All Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open All Hours tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Open All Hours (1976)?
- In US, Open All Hours is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Open All Hours worth watching?
- Open All Hours holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Open All Hours?
- Open All Hours stars Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron, Barbara Flynn and Stephanie Cole.
- When was Open All Hours released?
- Open All Hours was released in 1976.
