Ep 2. A Change Is as Good as a Rest

Are You Being Served? season 5 episode 2, titled "A Change Is as Good as a Rest," follows the employees of the fictional Grace Brothers department store as they adjust to changes within their workplace. Mr. Rumbold, the store's manager, announces that the staff will be shuffled around and given new responsibilities to keep their work fresh and challenging.

The news is met with mixed reactions from the staff, with some employees, such as Mr. Lucas and Mrs. Slocombe, excited for a change of pace and new challenges, while others, such as Mr. Humphries and Captain Peacock, worry about how their new roles will affect their standing in the store. Mr. Humphries is particularly concerned about being forced to work in the toy department, as he fears it will harm his reputation as a men's wear specialist.

As the episode progresses, the staff each struggle in their own unique ways with their new roles. Mr. Lucas finds himself in over his head in the perfume department, while Mrs. Slocombe struggles to keep up with the demands of working in the men's wear section. Mr. Humphries, much to his dismay, proves to be a natural at selling toys, while Captain Peacock struggles to assert his authority in his new role as the head of the linen department.

Meanwhile, the store's newest employee, Mr. Spooner, causes chaos when he accidentally spills a display of mannequins all over the sales floor. His bumbling nature leads to a series of mishaps throughout the day, much to the chagrin of his colleagues.

As the day wears on, tensions rise among the staff, with tempers flaring over misplaced stock and bungled sales. However, by the end of the day, the staff have all learned valuable lessons from their new roles and have regained a newfound appreciation for their old ones.

"A Change Is as Good as a Rest" is a classic episode of Are You Being Served?, offering a humorous and lighthearted take on workplace challenges and the importance of adapting to change. Featuring the show's beloved cast of characters and plenty of moments of witty banter and physical comedy, this episode is sure to delight fans of the series.