The BEST episodes of Open All Hours season 3

Every episode of Open All Hours season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Open All Hours season 3!

Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's only weakness is his love - Nurse Gladys Emanuel.

Last Updated: 10/6/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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An Errand Boy by the Ear
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7.68
63 votes

#1 - An Errand Boy by the Ear

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/21/1982

The customers are upset by Granville continually being dragged around by the ear by Arkwright

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Ginger Men
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7.60
58 votes

#2 - The Ginger Men

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/1982

Once again Arkwright has overstocked on goods. This time he has a consignment of Ginger Cake to get rid of. By pretending that it has aphrodisiac properties, he hopes to sell the lot.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid
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7.57
61 votes

#3 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/1982

Granville gets rid of his old image by wearing shades and snappy threads, complete with a ""medallion"" made out of a cocoa tin lid.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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How to Ignite Your Errand Boy...
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7.57
63 votes

#4 - How to Ignite Your Errand Boy...

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/1982

Granville is tasked with making home-made firelighters, an essential ingredient being his shredded disco shirt.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Duet for Solo Bicycle
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7.56
59 votes

#5 - Duet for Solo Bicycle

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/4/1982

A grocer's bike with a squeaky wheel is definitely ruining Granville's attempts to woo the girls, especially Wendy who suffers the embarrassment of being escorted by Granville and his squeak!

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Man from Down Under
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7.51
61 votes

#6 - The Man from Down Under

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/1982

Arkwright has a rival for Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's attention, as a visitor from Australia returns to his old stomping ground.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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