Open All Hours Season 1 Episode 3 A Nice Cosy Little Disease
- March 4, 1976
- 30 min
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In Open All Hours season 1 episode 3 titled "A Nice Cosy Little Disease," we find ourselves back in Arkwright's shop. Albert is feeling unwell and has convinced himself that he's suffering from a terminal illness. Arkwright is not convinced and is more concerned about the loss of business that will result if Albert's panic spreads to customers.
Through a series of comical conversations and scenarios, we see Arkwright trying to convince Albert that he's overreacting and that the symptoms he's experiencing are likely due to a minor ailment such as a cold or flu. However, Albert is not easily reassured and continues to worry about his health.
Meanwhile, a beautiful young woman named Marina is in the shop shopping for a birthday gift for her mother. Arkwright takes a liking to her and attempts to impress her with his wares and old-fashioned charm. However, his attempts to woo her are complicated by the fact that Albert is constantly interrupting them with his hypochondria.
The episode also sees the return of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, who is called upon to give her medical opinion on Albert's health. She quickly identifies the root cause of his symptoms and prescribes him a simple remedy that clears up his ailments and proves that he was right to have been concerned about his health.
As the episode concludes, we see Arkwright reflecting on the events of the day and acknowledging that despite his initial annoyance with Albert's hypochondria, he was ultimately grateful for his friend's concern for his health. We also see Marina returning to the shop to thank Arkwright for his kindness and offering him an olive branch of sorts by agreeing to attend a movie with him.
Overall, "A Nice Cosy Little Disease" is a charming and humorous episode that shows off the excellent writing and acting that makes Open All Hours such a beloved classic. It's a great example of the show's ability to blend humor, romance, and relatable life experiences into a truly memorable viewing experience.
