Frank Thornton
Captain Peacock
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1977
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Series 5
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Episodes
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Episode 130 min1977-02-25
Mrs. Slocombe Expects
The staff have kittens when Mrs. Slocombe announces she's expecting a happy event, but it turns out that it's merely her cat that's pregnant; when she refuses to leave Tiddles unattended, she braves the ire of Captain Peacock by smuggling the cat into the ladies' fitting room.
Episode 230 min1977-03-04
A Change Is As Good As a Rest
When Mr. Grace announces that he plans on temporarily reorganizing the departments, the staff are indignant, but find that work can be a lot of fun...if you're working in the toy department.
Episode 330 min1977-03-11
Founder's Day
To celebrate Mr. Grace's 80th birthday, the staff organize This is Your Department, a spoof of This is Your Life.
Episode 430 min1977-03-18
The Old Order Changes
Young Mr. Grace returns from a trip to the U.S. with a host of new sales techniques that he is eager to implement.
Episode 530 min1977-03-25
Take-over
The staff prevent another firm's hostile takeover of Grace Brothers by impersonating the shareholders. Mr. Harman gives a rousing speech, and Grace Brothers is saved.
Episode 630 min1977-04-01
Goodbye Mr. Grainger
Mr. Grainger's temper has become extremely short. The staff, in a private meeting with Mr. Rumbold, decide he must go. However, when he wins the lottery, his bad mood vanishes and he makes his peace with the staff and stays on.
Episode 730 min1977-04-08
It Pays to Advertise
The staff star in a TV commercial for Grace Brothers, produced by Mr. Humphries. Could Mr. Grace's cheapness be the reason for using his staff in such fashion?