Are You Being Served? Season 3 Episode 5 Wedding Bells

Are You Being Served? is a classic British sitcom that aired from 1972 to 1985. Set in the fictional department store of Grace Brothers, the show follows the antics of the staff as they deal with the challenges of retail, customer service, and each other.

Season 3 Episode 5, titled "Wedding Bells," finds the staff of Grace Brothers preparing for the wedding of Mr. Grainger's daughter, Carol. The episode opens with Mr. Grainger announcing the news to his colleagues, who are all thrilled for him. They offer to help with the wedding preparations, and the excitement begins.

Mrs. Slocombe volunteers to make the wedding cake, but her first attempt is a disaster when she accidentally uses salt instead of sugar. Undeterred, she sets to work on a second cake, but her efforts are thwarted when her cat, Tiddles, gets stuck on top of the cake. Meanwhile, Mr. Humphries is tasked with organizing the flowers, and he enlists the help of young Mr. Grace to choose the perfect bouquet. However, when Mr. Grace's wife sees the flowers, she declares them unsuitable and demands they start again.

As the wedding day approaches, tensions rise when it becomes clear that the bride's parents are not getting along. Mr. Grainger confides in Captain Peacock, who offers his support and suggests that the store's employees could help keep the peace. However, when the wedding day arrives, chaos ensues. Mrs. Slocombe's second attempt at the cake is ruined when it falls apart as it's transported to the wedding venue. Mr. Humphries' flowers are delivered to the wrong church, and the bridesmaids' dresses are accidentally mixed up with those of the funeral directors next door.

Despite these setbacks, the wedding ceremony goes ahead, but not without some last-minute drama. As the bride is about to walk down the aisle, Mr. Grainger's ex-wife arrives, causing a scene and threatening to ruin the day. However, the staff of Grace Brothers rally together to save the day, with Mrs. Slocombe offering a spare dress for the bridesmaids, and Mr. Humphries using his knowledge of the store to locate a replacement wedding cake.

In the end, the wedding is a success, and the staff of Grace Brothers bask in the glow of a job well done. As they head back to the store, they reflect on the events of the day and their various contributions to the success of the wedding. It's a heartwarming episode that showcases the camaraderie and teamwork of the Grace Brothers staff, as well as their ability to handle any crisis thrown their way.