The BEST episodes of Still Open All Hours season 1

Every episode of Still Open All Hours season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Still Open All Hours season 1!

Still Open All Hours is a BBC television sitcom sequel to the series Open All Hours, written by original series writer Roy Clarke and featuring several of the permanent cast members of the original series, including David Jason, Lynda Baron, Stephanie Cole and Maggie Ollerenshaw

Last Updated: 9/10/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Eric the Weather Presenter
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8.09
113 votes

#1 - Eric the Weather Presenter

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/28/2014

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Granville's Love for Mavis
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7.97
102 votes

#2 - Granville's Love for Mavis

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/4/2015

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
Writer: Roy Clarke
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St Valentine's Day
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7.85
130 votes

#3 - St Valentine's Day

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/26/2014

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

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The Coffee Shop
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7.82
98 votes

#4 - The Coffee Shop

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/11/2015

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Seance
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7.63
62 votes

#5 - The Seance

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/25/2015

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Market Idea
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7.53
62 votes

#6 - The Market Idea

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2015

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
Writer: Roy Clarke
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