Question: what year did open all hours made its debut
Answer: Arkwright Open All Hours character Portrayed by Ronnie Barker Duration 1973 -- 85 First appearance Pilot : Open All Hours Last appearance `` The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel '' Profile Occupation Shopkeeper Home Yorkshire ( show ) Family Father Mr Arkwright Mother Mrs Arkwright Stepmother Unnamed Half - sisters Unnamed ( deceased ) Lily Wife Gladys Emmanuel ( fiancée ) Uncles Dudley Nephews Granville Leroy Arkwright ( great )