As of July 2026, Are You Being Served? Season 8 aired in 1981 with 8 episodes — streaming now on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Are You Being Served? Season 8

1981 8 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

Are You Being Served? Season 8 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 95 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Frank Thornton's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Are You Being Served? Season 8 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Are You Being Served? Season 8 from the crowd. Season 8 of Are You Being Served? Includes 8 episodes. It aired from April 1981 to December 1981. Frank Thornton and John Inman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1981. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Are You Being Served? Season 8 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Are You Being Served? Season 8 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Frank Thornton's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

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🎬 Are You Being Served? Season 8 — Episode Guide

E1
Is It Catching?
1981-04-09
The staff contract a strange tropical illness, Marine's Disease, from Mr. Humphries. They are quarantined in the basement until the disease is past.
E2
A Personal Problem
1981-04-16
Captain Peacock's wife works at Grace Brothers, as Mr. Rumbold's secretary. He is intensely jealous and is absolutely convinced that the two of them are having an affair.
E3
Front Page Story
1981-04-23
Mr. Humphries is made editor of the new staff magazine. The 1st Floor staff is not pleased with the stories he writes about them causing friction in the relations between floors.
E4
Sit Out
1981-04-30
The staff go on strike after being threatened with a pay cut or being moved to the bargain basement. They stage a protest on the roof which is interrupted by a fire which destroys the basement.
E5
Heir Apparent
1981-05-07
Old Mr. Grace becomes convinced that Mr. Humphries is his long-lost son. Mrs. Humphries (also played by Mr. Inman) arrives, and shows that she has never had relations with Mr. Grace.
E6
Closed Circuit
1981-05-21
Grace Brothers has decided to enter the video age and display advertisements on closed circuit television throughout the store. Meanwhile, there is a new face in Menswear.
E7
The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe
1981-05-28
Mrs. Slocombe has dreams in which she and Mr. Humphries become romantically embroiled. When she attempts to turn fantasy into reality, the situation becomes most difficult to handle.
E8
Roots?
1981-12-24
The staff decide to obtain a coat-of-arms for Old Mr. Grace's 90th birthday, but problems arise when they're unable to figure out exactly from where his ancestors came.

🎭 Cast of Are You Being Served? Season 8

Frank Thornton
Frank Thornton
Captain Peacock
John Inman
John Inman
Mr. Humphries
Mollie Sugden
Mollie Sugden
Mrs. Slocombe
Wendy Richard
Wendy Richard
Miss Brahms
Nicholas Smith
Nicholas Smith
Mr. Rumbold
Kenneth Waller
Kenneth Waller
Old Mr. Henry Grace
Mike Berry
Mike Berry
Mr. Spooner
Arthur English
Arthur English
Mr. Harman
Vivienne Johnson
Vivienne Johnson
Mr. Grace's Nurse

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