Seasons & Episodes
Full of Mysterious Promise
Stuttering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, assisted by his much put-upon nephew Granville, runs the corner shop in a Doncas
A Mattress on Wheels
Fed up with having to do deliveries in all weathers on his bike, Granville suggests Arkwright invest in a van. Needless
A Nice Cosy Little Disease
Arkwright feels that Nurse Gladys has been neglecting him and, in order to get her undivided attention, he must come dow
Beware of the Dog
When a crime wave hits the area, Arkwright decides to scare off any potential burglars by putting up a notice that says
Well Catered Funeral
Arkwright goes with Nurse Gladys to the funeral of his friend Parslow. He's not keen to leave Granville in charge but it
Apples and Self Service
Arkwright has bought too many apples and desperately tries in vain to persuade each successive customer to buy some. Aft
Laundry Blues
Nurse Gladys feels sorry for Granville, struggling to do the laundry by hand, and suggests to Arkwright that he buy a wa
The Reluctant Traveller
Arkwright decides to take Nurse Gladys to a hotel, leaving Granville in a position to make his play for the milk round l
Fig Biscuits and Inspirational Toilet Rolls
Whilst Granville moans about the shop opening at dawn, Arkwright bewails his inability to sell a load of fig biscuits an
The New Suit
Nurse Gladys has forced Arkwright to buy a new suit because she's tired of being seen around with him in a shabby suit.
Arkwright's Mobile Store
In an effort to convince Nurse Gladys that he's a man of enterprise, Arkwright decides to invest in a mobile shop, to be
Shedding at the Wedding
To the envy of Granville who has never attended one, Arkwright is taking Nurse Gladys to a wedding and has taken his old
St Albert's Day
Arkwright has always told Granville his father was a Hungarian but then a real Hungarian comes into the shop. Could it b
An Errand Boy by the Ear
There are protests when Arkwright is caught dragging Granville around by his ear. Whilst Arkwright reasons that this is
The Ginger Men
When Arkwright finds himself with a surplus of Jamaican Ginger cakes, he tries various marketing ploys to sell them off,
Duet for Solo Bicycle
When a posh man arrives for directions, Arkwright is concerned that Nurse Gladys is seeing another whilst Granville's lo
How to Ignite Your Errand Boy
Arkwright considers yet another money-making scheme. Everybody seems to want fire-lighters in the winter so he can save
The Man from Down Under
Arkwright learns that a former beau of Nurse Gladys' is returning from Australia, where he emigrated a couple decades ag
The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid
Fed up with tank-tops and shop pinnies, Granville decides to court a cool image. He gets a pair of shades and a nice fas
Soulmate Wanted
Granville decides it's high time he did something about his single status and places an advert in the lonely hearts colu
Horse-Trading
Arkwright has a rival: corner shop owner Mr Gupta, so he sends Granville undercover – in a sari – to check him out.
The Housekeeper Caper
Arkwright believes that he can make Nurse Gladys jealous if he has a live-in housekeeper. This only succeeds in attracti
The Errand Boy Executive
Anxious to impress boutique girl Stephanie ('with a P-H!'), Granville passes himself off as a young executive, claiming
Happy Birthday, Arkwright
Nurse Gladys and Granville play a trick on Arkwright, persuading the shopkeeper that a man representing the Good Shopkee
The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
Ever persistent to worm his way into Nurse Gladys' bedroom as well as her affections, Arkwright finds that flattery and
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