Episode Guide : Series 2

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Episode 1 (1 MAR 81)
Laundry Blues

Arkwright's old washing machine is a museum piece. Gladys Emmanuel insists that he buys a new one. Arkwright has to think of a way of meeting her wishes without spending too much money.

Also appearing:
Maggie Ollerenshaw, Renu Setna, Nick Stringer, Matthew Scurfield

Episode 2 (8 MAR 81)
The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel wants Arkwright to take her to a hotel for the night. Arkwright, who hasn't spent a night away from the shop sonce 1957, reluctantly agrees. Gladys is surprised to discover that the hotel is only a few streets away from the shop. Then Arkright has problems with a troublesome money belt.

Also appearing:
Kathy Staff, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Barbara Flynn

Episode 3 (15 MAR 81)
Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright decides that his stock of fig biscuits isn't selling quickly enough, so he launches a 'special promotion'. He's also managed to get himself lumbered with a consignment of toilet rolls with "inspirational" messages printed on them.

Also appearing:
Kathy Staff. Maggie Ollerenshaw, Howard Crossley, Mike Kelly

Episode 4 (22 MAR 81)
The New Suit

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel decides that it's time Arkwright bought himself a new suit.

Also appearing:
Emrys James, Kathy Staff, Michael Bilton, Frances Goodall, Frances Cox

Episode 5 (29 MAR 81)
Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright has bought a broken down ice cream van. He wants to convert it into a "mobile store" so that he can convince Nurse Gladys Emmanuel that he's keen to expand his business.

Also appearing:
Kathy Staff, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Paula Tilbrook, Brian Peck

Episode 6 (5 APR 81)
Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright is going to a wedding with Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. His suit smells very strongly of mothballs, so Gladys insists that he hangs it out of the car window to get rid of the smell. Unfortunately, he loses his trousers and has to attend the wedding in a rather strange outfit.

Also appearing:
Kathy Staff, Roger Elliott, Stuart Fell, Patsy Smart

Episode 7 (19 APR 81)
St Albert's Day

Arkwright suspects a foreign visitor of shoplifting. In an attempt to get hold of the man's jacket so that Granville can search the pockets, Arkwright invents a new Saint's day.

Also appearing:
Oscar Quitak, Frances Cox, Teddy Turner