Arkwright (Open All Hours) never sides with either the left or right wing, instead implying they are all useless. Arkwright does however seem fervently opposed to nationalisation, once commenting "My top lip went all stiff and dead, as if it had been nationalised." His political comments usually show no allegiances, instead making remarks like "When Wales get home rule, do you think they'll nationalise Clive Jenkins?" Arkwright maintains an openly polite demeanour around customers, but will often insult those who offend him in a veiled or open manner. Arkwright appears to believe in God, although he is certainly not portrayed as a religious man.
Charlotte Barker Charlotte Barker Charlotte Barker (born 1962) is a British actress. Born in Willesden, London, Barker is the only daughter of Ronnie Barker and Joy Tubb. As an actress she worked mostly in theatre. Her television debut came in the film "Frankie and Johnnie" (1985). The same year she appeared in episodes of the television sitcoms "Open All Hours" (with her father) and "Fresh Fields", then in 1987 she was in the film "Wish You Were Here" and also in Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel. Other parts came in "The Widowmaker" (1990) and the crime series "Maigret" (1992) with