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1Mrs. Slocombe Expects

30 minFeb 25, 1977

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.

2A Change Is As Good As a Rest

30 minMar 4, 1977

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.

3Founder's Day

30 minMar 11, 1977

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

4The Old Order Changes

30 minMar 18, 1977

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

5Take-over

30 minMar 25, 1977

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.

6Goodbye Mr. Grainger

30 minApr 1, 1977

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.

7It Pays to Advertise

30 minApr 8, 1977

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?