AYBSA DVD set [Archive] - Are You Being Served...and More!

candygirl75

11-27-2005, 03:10 PM

Hi everyone!! I live in the United States & I just bought the Are You Being Served Again DVD set. I had seen a few of these episodes on our local Public Broadcasting System channel,but am basically unfamiliar with the show.

What are everyone's thoughts on the show? Do you think it is as funny,not as funny, or funnier than AYBS?

dazzlestar14

11-27-2005, 03:14 PM

Congratulations on your purchase! I hope you get good use out of it!

I personally think the show is hilarious, but do not like it as much as Aybs?
It has it's own unique feel to it, I find it to be more relaxing and laid back. I love the new characters (The Moulterds and Miss.Lovelock) and the setting is nice. Altogether an excellent show! :D

candygirl75

11-27-2005, 03:30 PM

Thanks for your thoughts,dazzlestar. I plan to watch it soon. Are you from The States?

frankdicer

11-27-2005, 03:56 PM

I too have really enjoyed the return of the AYBS gang in the AYBSA (Grace and Favour in the UK) on DVD.

I liked the change from the store to the country... Seemed like they had
more freedom to move around.

I liked the new characters, too.

I would not say it is as funny as AYBS? cause there are just not enough episodes to make any kind of fair comparison. It seems to me there
are less laughs per episode. That being said, I enjoyed it every bit as
much as AYBS...probably because of its heritage to AYBS.

dazzlestar14

11-27-2005, 04:58 PM

Actually, I am from Canada. I used to be able to catch Aybs?A! on YTV, but they stopped airing it. It is better with the dvds anyways because they don't cut parts out. 8)

candygirl75

11-27-2005, 05:33 PM

Thanks for your opinions,frank :D Do you live in the UK?

frankdicer

11-27-2005, 07:05 PM

Thanks for your opinions,frank :D Do you live in the UK?

No, but my DVDs of AYBSA actually have Grace and Favour for the title.
I live in AZ, USA.

LovelyMissShirleyBrahms

11-27-2005, 07:08 PM

I agree with dazzlestar. It was hilarious! The first AYBS? was funnier though. :)

Greg WibblyWobbly

11-28-2005, 01:38 AM

I'm from the States Candygirl and I love GAF !!! It took a while for it to grow on me. Where as FD loved the setting in the Manor house, I hated it at first. I wanted the shop forever but the stories are great, the cast is ALWAYS great and I do love the new characters. Watch it and I'm sure you'll love it.

candygirl75

11-28-2005, 02:39 PM

Unfortunately,I haven't had the chance it watch it yet...maybe tonight :lol:

Does anyone know why only 12 episodes were made?

Greg WibblyWobbly

11-28-2005, 03:25 PM

Unfortunately,I haven't had the chance it watch it yet...maybe tonight :lol:

Does anyone know why only 12 episodes were made?

The man running the comedy department at the Beeb at the time didn't like it.

candygirl75

11-28-2005, 06:06 PM

I watched about 4 episodes a little while ago. I laughed out loud :lavinia: I'm looking forward to watching the rest!

Greg WibblyWobbly

11-29-2005, 01:23 AM

I watched about 4 episodes a little while ago. I laughed out loud :lavinia: I'm looking forward to watching the rest!

You go girl !!!! The show is very fun !!!:thumb:

candygirl75

11-29-2005, 09:35 AM

I wasn't sure if AYBSA would be as funny as AYBS because of the new setting,but,with all the quips from the cast,it's still funny.

dazzlestar14

11-29-2005, 01:32 PM

Yes, it is hilarious, I would find it hard to pick a favourite moment.

candygirl75

11-29-2005, 03:48 PM

dazzlestar14

11-29-2005, 06:09 PM

Ooh, then Mavis wouldn't have been on my good list.

Greg WibblyWobbly

11-30-2005, 01:47 AM

The situation between Mr. Humphries & Mavis is funny. I wish the series would have kept going...since rumor has it that Mr. Humphries & Mavis were going to get married,then she was going to leave him for a younger man.

Actually, the situation between Mavis and Humphries was silly IMO. Always thought it was a ridiculous story line. Funny thing, in an interview with Trevor, he thought it was ridiculous as well.

candygirl75

11-30-2005, 08:54 AM

Mr. Humphries was always portrayed as being gay,right? Not bi?

Tiddles

11-30-2005, 10:04 AM

Mr. Humphries was always portrayed as being gay,right? Not bi?

Please take a look at the "Is he or isn't he" thread in the main forum. There's really no true answer to this question. I have always felt he went back to being MUCH more effiminate in AYBS? Again, though. The pink wardrobe, flower on his hat. The whole point of the character of Humphries was to keep us guessing.

candygirl75

11-30-2005, 10:57 AM

Yes....I guess the character was written in a shroud of mystery.

frankdicer

11-30-2005, 09:37 PM

Mr. Humphries was always portrayed as being gay,right? Not bi?

In the episode where they play cricket, Humphries refers to himself
as bi-focals after Miss Brahms and Miss Littlewood discuss themselves as
being better close up than farther away(talking about vision but with double entendre) ...etc. sounds weird here but in context of the show it makes more sense.