Still Open All Hours the fact he knows who it is, while subjecting him to practical jokes and teaching him some of the tricks that his uncle taught him. In "Still Open All Hours", he maintains a belief that his uncle lives on through the shop's till, often referring to it as Arkwright in later episodes, due to the nature of it opening up or closing shut suddenly at times for various reasons, such as when there is mention of spending considerable money on something. Like his uncle, Granville has a love interest of his own within Mavis, a woman he met during his
Open All Hours is often referred to as a "youth" or "young lad", even though Granville is well into his adult years. Granville is shy and awkward, but kind. His priorities differ from those of his uncle. He always feels that life is passing him by. Occasionally, people from Granville's past come into the shop. To Granville, who is ever saddled with his shop duties and bearing his uncle's belittling, their lives seem richer and more fulfilling. When Granville has a fling with the milkwoman (played by Barbara Flynn), his uncle is unsupportive. Twenty-six episodes of "Open All Hours", all written by Roy