That Does Suit Madame, The "Are You Being Served?" Podcast

Episode 54: “Closed Circuit”.


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“A nice aperitif?” “Why thank you, they’re my own.”

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SCTV: incredibly good Canadian comedy.

Mr. Jeff has never seen Schitt’s Creek!

The Poutine Network (on satellite).

“Betty Davis Eyes” made Mr. Jeff gay (probably).

The famous Mr. Akbar/sardine Slocombe scene!

Letter slots in UK front doors confused a young Mr. Brandon.

Mr. Fortescue played by the great Gorden Kaye! He also played “Mr. Tomiades” and “Gaberdine Angus” from former episodes and Kaye also played the famous role of René in another Lloyd and Croft series “‘Allo, ‘Allo”.

When “my friend” meant “gay romantic partner” in the 80s.

“Have a dekko” = Hindi word for “look” (said as if it was Cockney rhyming slang… but it isn’t!).

The marvel of seeing yourself on a TV screen in 1981!

Synced mincing with Mr. Humphries and Fortescue: hilarious.

“I have a little problem” = gay.

Humphries uses his personal charm.

Mollie Sugden’s amazing Mae West impression.

Frank Capra’s 1937 film “Lost Horizon” is used to tell Ms. Slocombe she looks old.

Slocombe’s anti-wrinkle cream makes her sound like Margaret Thatcher.

Miss. Brahams sounds like a fish wife.

Old Mr. Grace’s nurse has a low, sexy voice that is used in the ad.

“Roll up, roll up” history and a Beatles connection!

A Lord falls in love with the mysterious voice.

A nice aperitif? Why thank you, they’re my own.

“John Thomas” = Willy, Johnson, Dick in American.

Mr. Humphries is dressed as a vicar and makes friends.

Emergency confession!

Egg and chips and a pot of tea, four ways.

The venison is very well hung.

Magnum, jeroboam: sizes for wine bottles (not what you're thinking).

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