The Pilot

The Pilot is technically the first episode in the Open All Hours franchise. Even though it doesn't belong to a series, it is catergorised with Series 1, mainly due to it being leased on DVD with it.

This episode also introduced the characters of Arkwright, Granville and Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. This is the only time Sheila Dunnan played Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, as Lynda Baron took the role for the rest of the franchise.

Plot synopsis
Arkwright hears that Gladys Emmanuel has another man. ("Couldn't you clasp me to your bosom?") Granville wants a van to meet ladies.

Appearances

 * Arkwright (Ronnie Barker)
 * Granville (David Jason)
 * Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Sheila Dunnan)
 * Yootha Joyce (Mrs Scully)
 * Keith Chegwin (customer)
 * David Valla (bread man

Notes & trivia

 * This is the first appearance of Arkwright, Granville and Nurse Gladys Emmanuel.
 * This is the only appearance of Sheila Dunnan.