Are you being Served was a long running sitcom that came on the scenes between 1972 and 1985. it was set in a mens and womens cothing store in London. the sitcom is famous for its many double entendres, meaning that alot of the things that were said had a double meaning. also occasionaly the characters had to wear some of the costumes in the store and always with humorous consequences.

Ronnie Barker was born on the 25th of September 1929. at an early age Barker was writing plays for family and friends. this was to be the start of lengthy life in theatre and television. at the age of 19 Barker was working for the Plahouse Theatre under actor mangement by Frank Shelley. Barker would later refer to Shelley as ' one of the three wise men who directed my career, without men like these, there would be no theatre.' Barker then moved on to be an actor and assistant stage manager with the Manchester Repertory Company. Barker's first radio and indeed sitcom appearance was in 1956 where he played characters in The Navy Lark. Barker first began to act with David Jason in the sitcom Hark at Barker between 1961-63. in 1973 the first episode of porridge was broadcast which Barker rgarded as his finest work. on the morning of October 3rd 2005 Ronald William George Barker sadly died due to heart failure. His life and work was honoured at the British Acedemy Television AWards in 2006.

Detention Notice

Niall you are in detention on Monday 3-4pm

Yo have made no effort to research your chosen sitcom despite having 3 weeks to do so.  You have also ignored the task I set on Wednesday.  This is not the ideal start to your exam revision.  I expect to see real improvements made over the weekend for me to see after school on Monday.

a bit of background

Are you being served was a slap-stick comedy during the 1970's and 80's. The comedy was full sexual inneundo humour as there are constant jokes about Mrs. Slocombe's 'pussy' (cat).