Series 1

Episodes • 2014

David Jason
James Baxter
Lynda Baron
Stephanie Cole
Brigit Forsyth
Maggie Ollerenshaw
Tim Healy
Johnny Vegas
Geoffrey Whitehead
Nina Wadia
St Valentine's Day

1. St Valentine's Day

30 min

Granville is forced into taking extra security precautions for the shop's takings.

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Eric the Weather Presenter

2. Eric the Weather Presenter

30 min

Granville is determined to tempt the elderly Mr Bentinck into his shop, having never been able to lure him in to spend. At the same time, he is eager to improve Gastric's image, in order to have him make an impression with Madge. Meanwhile, regular customer Eric is eager to convince his wife it will rain, which soon proves unwise.

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Granville's Love for Mavis

3. Granville's Love for Mavis

30 min

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

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The Coffee Shop

4. The Coffee Shop

30 min

Granville's big ambitions to open his very own coffee shop cause quite a stir in the neighbourhood. Mrs Dawlish, a snobbish local, pays a visit and can't believe such a corner shop still exists. Can Granville find a clever way to make some money from her? Meanwhile, Eric has been left to look after his depressed brother-in-law all day.

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The Market Idea

5. The Market Idea

30 min

Granville has bought a job lot of bargain stock but needs a clever plan to sell it all. A visiting salesman gives him a marketing idea. Meanwhile Eric is not getting on with his wife and seeks emergency romantic help from young Leroy.

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The Seance

6. The Seance

30 min

Granville is convinced the shop is being haunted by Arkwright's spirit, and decides to hold a seance attended by some of his regulars. Though Gastric is brought in to help him with his plans to woo Mavis more without Madge's interference. Meanwhile, Leroy's mother turns up out of the blue, eager to check in on Granville and see the son she left with him.

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