Series 4

1. No Sale

When Mr. Grace decides to open the store early, the staff set out to sabotage the new policy.

1976-04-08 • 30 min

2. Top Hat and Tails

Mr. Humphries' background as a dance instructor is called upon when the Ladies' and Gents' Wear departments form a team to compete in the inter-store ballroom dancing competition.

1976-04-15 • 30 min

3. Forward Mr. Grainger

Mr. Grainger is selected to fill in for Mr. Rumbold while he is away; the staff wonder whether they should take advantage of Mr. Grainger's good nature, only to discover to their horror that he doesn't have one when he sacks Mrs. Slocombe.

1976-04-22 • 30 min

4. Fire Practice

After finding that Grace Brothers' fire precautions leave a lot to be desired, Mr. Harman helps out training the staff in fire preparedness and a fireman gives Mr. Humphries a lift.

1976-04-29 • 30 min

5. Fifty Years On

After Mrs. Slocombe starts dropping hints that it's her birthday, the staff calculate that she is 50 and plan an appropriate party.

1976-05-06 • 30 min

6. Oh What a Tangled Web

Rumors fly when Captain Peacock gets too friendly with Mr. Rumbold's secretary at the Christmas party, and things get really out-of-hand when it seems they might have spent the night together.

1976-05-13 • 30 min

7. The Father Christmas Affair

When the mechanical Father Christmas proves that it can't be trusted, Mr. Grace offers a bonus for one of the staff to portray the store Santa. Meanwhile, Mr. Humphries and Mr. Lucas attempt to help Mr. Grainger prepare for a song-and-dance show at an old-folks' home.

1976-12-24 • 30 min