Are You Being Served?

Right now you can watch Are You Being Served? In the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 10 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 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 on Britbox Apple TV Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Are You Being Served? Is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Are You Being Served? From the crowd. This comedy series, which follows the exploits of employees at London's fictional "Grace Brothers" department store, is full of sexual innuendo, slapstick, visual gags, and double entendres. Much of the show's humor parodies Britain's class system, and many of the show's characters are based on stereotypes of the period, including the effeminate Mr. Humphries and the rich, but stingy, store owner. Frank Thornton and John Inman lead a cast with the timing to make it work. 10 seasons (1972–1985) gave the story room most shows never get. The timing in Are You Being Served? Is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Are You Being Served? Is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. The tonal similarities to Will & Grace are real, though Are You Being Served? Carves out its own identity quickly. 10 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Frank Thornton sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Are You Being Served? wrapped up in 1985, created by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd — and 10 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.