“There is no such thing as a no-star hotel”. The podcast welcomes special guest host/superfan Heidi who joins this episode, thanks to our Facebook page at fb.me/ThatDoesSuitMadame. Jeff and Brandon learn Heidi’s connection to AYBS, Captain Peapick, and we invent the language “Humphreese”. The listener poll has spoken: the name for the podcast’s listeners is collectively named “The Unanimous”. Also, why do we love British comedies? Probably because of our sassy great-grandmothers.

On the AYBS episode, we learn that Mrs. Slocombe just doesn’t care when on the continent (by Jove, you don’t). A mini gaelic/Irish language lesson thanks to Professor Jeff. We find a troubling karate joke in our era of cultural and racial thoughtfulness. A poem about dressing gown fabric; why not? Mr. Rumbold: tele announcer. Couscous stories and vegetarian burritos. Special thanks again to Heidi for joining the show this episode!

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A different episode, hosts Jeff and Brandon discuss the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and dealing with police violence in the US this week. We encourage our listeners to support The Okra Project, a NYC-based non-profit that helps African American trans New Yorkers with food security.

“What makes you think it’s a HIM?” Thank you for engaging with us, listeners! What to call our listeners? Gracies? Servies? Jeff and Brandon ponder. Capt. Peacock is belligerent to the cleaning staff- no shock. Mr. Mash has a close encounter with a nude lady mannequin. Brandon misses his porkpie hat from his fashionista period. Mrs. Slocombe has grey hair in this episode- do not adjust your color television set. Feminism in 1974 on the BBC? Old Money; not just old rich people. Professor Jeff explains shillings, farthings, and how old UK money actually made sense (to the 17th Century anyway). Beppo’s coffee stand: Capt. Peacock’s 1974 version of Starbucks. Brandon has a fit of laughter over Mr. Mash’s daily mannequin washing routine. Mr. Rumbold mentions bisexuals; perhaps the first time on BBC sitcom airwaves? The staff decides to throw a fashion show and hilarity ensues! We agree that Mr. Humphries is fabulous, naturally. 

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“Take my jewels but leave my body alone!”. Thanks for all the listener voicemails at our 662-PEACOCK hotline! And hello to our Facebook fans! The staff of Grace Bros get crafty at keeping warm. Picture it, 1974: oil was up and the temperature was down. Bonus: what is “Mr. Softee”, the NYC bringer of summer? Why would Grace Bros be so cold; we dive into the OPEC oil crisis. Yet more Cockney rhyming slang from our Mr. Lucas. And just -how- cold is the UK exactly? British electricity; it’ll kill ya. And why did 1970s Britain have to attach plugs onto electrical appliances? Season 2 gives a love fest for Harold Bennet, aka Young Mr. Grace.

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“Men’s wear.. Oh, hello Mother!”. Welcome to Season 2 of AYBS on the podcast! The Clock shows Mr. Grainger’s dashed attempt at retirement at age 65. AYBS alliteration alert: Tesco Table Tennis Club! The Gentleman’s Department marvels at the then-new  Concorde airplane: the UK’s answer to NASA on TV. We then get marveled by the first Point of Sal display unit of the series: Pussy Boots (purr purr)! Brandon gushes that Mollie Sugden makes it easy to appear drunk. What exactly is cabinet pudding? And we learn that Brandon is cheap. What does “crumpet” mean exactly? Another Cockney rhyming slang. (And are really tasty for breakfast). We love Humphries’ party look (which is his most modest so far). Mr. Lucas = the original straight ally? Imported Japanese tinned champagne- it needs a comeback. The weird Happy Birthday US Supreme Court case copyright case. Proposal: sing the AYBS theme song twice while washing your hands during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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"I didn't know which way to turn, which was very unusual for me". This episode we're treated to the floor's mad dash to find a missing diamond for a rich customer. Jeff and Brandon learn (thanks to a listener's email) about a failed American version of Are You Being Served? *shocking!* Sometimes a TV show can't be replicated (many have tried). What's a MacGuffin? Jeff bestows his brains on the show. We learn why "ginger" refers to a gay guy, thanks to Cockney rhyming slang. Mr. Humphries is happy for his transgender friend as Jeff and Brandon discuss 1970's (and today's) transphobia, historical trans leaders (like Christine Jorgensen and Marci Bowers). Why is a season only 5 episodes? We're stumped. And how much does Miss Brahms make per week while working at Grace Brothers? And are diamonds as popular as they seem to have been in 1974? Let us know what you think!

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The show hopes everyone is healthy and safe during the COVID pandemic.

“Don’t move, you man, you”. Britcom fans will recognize the special guest star in "His and Hers" as the fabulous Joanna Lumley aka Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous, sweetie darling. How tall is the Grace Brothers building?-Jeff uncovers a coverup! Brandon realizes Grace Bros. is very not colorful (except Mr. Humphries). Zeugma: Jeff bestows his “data gay” smarts on the show. We recreate the very breathy His & Hers ads. Jeff and Brandon demand that RuPaul’s Drag Race covers Mrs. Slocombe! Brandon’s brain misremembers the name of a WWII film; can you guess? We’re getting listener mail and messages! (Cheers, Gary) 

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"Don't worry about the length of the fingers, Sir. You'll find that they ride up with wear". Episode 3 of the podcasts explores the great episode, "Camping In". Hosts Jeff and Brandon have been camping in for weeks with the COVID pandemic and we wish all of our listeners safety and health. We learn about the changing world of 1973 Britain, Mr. Humphries' great satisfaction last season, and -how- do you measure the inside leg of a kilted Scotsman exactly? Cockney rhyming slang, the staff in tents, and we explore the mystery of the "Egham" joke. At the end of the episode, we discuss AYBS's love letter to the older members of their audience who lived through WWII. Brandon forgets the name of a hit movie but creates a great name for an affordable perfume line. 

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"In lingerie, pants are up and bras are down". Our first episode of the podcast explores the fabulous premier episode of "Are You Being Served" that takes its name from the most ill-fated paper airplane note in history. Meet hosts Jeff and Brandon who have both loved "Are You Being Served" for decades and both love British pop culture. We learn about the "lost" AYBS pilot and the surprising rush to air this first episode due to a tragic Olympic murder. We also learn which beloved UK series competed with the first airing of AYBS, the ages of the characters (and how age has changed in the 45 years since, and what was it like to be in 1973 (and what parts of the show are a dead giveaway of the period). We meet the characters for the first time that set the stage for decades of episodes. 

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"Our drawers; they're sticking. It's always the same in damp weather." Episode 2 of the podcast explores "Our Figures are Slipping" where we explore Capt. Peacock's chauvanist poetry, commuting to Grace Bros and Mr. Lucas's poor deaf, sick, old mother. Mrs. Slocombe's feline friend makes his/her debut and we learn the AYBS connection to the term "beer taps". Also, the two American hosts learn what "regulo mark two" means whenever Mr. Humphries references cooking. 

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