In ‘Open All Hours‘, Ronnie Barker plays miserly shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, David Jason plays his stuttering nephew Granville, and Lynda Baron plays Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, Arkwright’s love interest.
Main cast
- Albert ArkwrightRonnie Barker1–4Main
- GranvilleDavid Jason1–4Main
- Nurse Gladys EmmanuelLynda Baron1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Mrs. BlewettBarbara Flynn1–4Supp
- MavisMaggie Ollerenshaw1–4Supp
- Mrs. FeatherstoneKathy Staff1–4Supp
- Mr. NewboldMichael Stainton1–4Supp
- The MilkmanGordon Wharmby1–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. DilberDiana King1Guest
- Mr. WilkieJohn Comer1Guest
- LilyFrances Cox2Guest
- The DoctorJohn Ringham3Guest
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About this cast
Open All Hours is a classic BBC sitcom set in a corner shop in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The series follows the penny-pinching Albert Arkwright and his put-upon nephew Granville, with Nurse Gladys Emmanuel as Arkwright’s romantic pursuit.
FAQs
Who plays Albert Arkwright in Open All Hours?
Albert Arkwright is played by Ronnie Barker.
Who plays Granville in Open All Hours?
Granville is played by David Jason.
Who plays Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours?
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel is played by Lynda Baron.
How many seasons of Open All Hours are there?
There are 4 seasons, originally broadcast from 1973 to 1985.
Is Open All Hours set in a real shop?
The exterior shots were filmed at a real corner shop on Lister Avenue in Doncaster, though the interior was a studio set.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026