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Shopkeeper Albert Arkwright has one main focus -- to make as much money as he can while spending as little as possible. He packs his small corner grocery with as much merchandise as he can. His nephew, Granville, serves as Arkwright's glorified errand boy, rising early to open the shop and staying late to close it. When not focused on his shop, Arkwright woos the nurse across the street. Each episode ends with Arkwright closing his shop and reflecting upon his day.

Schedule

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    Shedding at the Wedding

    Thursday
    May 16

    30 Minutes

    A wedding invitation forces Arkwright to dig out an old suit.
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    St Albert's Day

    Friday
    May 17

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright is fearful about the identity of a mysterious Hungarian who visits the shop.
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    An Errand Boy by the Ear

    Monday
    May 20

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright's plan to teach tough selling tactics to Granville backfires.
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    The Ginger Men

    Tuesday
    May 21

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright must dispose of a surplus shipment of ginger cakes.
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    Duet for Solo Bicycle

    Wednesday
    May 22

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright is injured when he tries to repair the shop's noisy bicycle.
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    How to Ignite Your Errand Boy

    Thursday
    May 23

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright orders Granville to come up with a saleable product after his own attempt fails.
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    The Man From Down Under

    Friday
    May 24

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright finds a rival when Nurse Gladys is reunited with an old flame.
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    The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

    Monday
    May 27

    30 Minutes

    Granville trades in his apron for a "hip" image; Arkwright starts a modest advertising campaign.
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    Soulmate Wanted

    Tuesday
    May 28

    30 Minutes

    Granville places an exaggerated ad in a lonely hearts magazine.
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    The Housekeeper Caper

    Wednesday
    May 29

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright hopes that hiring a live-in housekeeper will encourage Gladys to marry him.
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    Errand Boy Executive

    Thursday
    May 30

    30 Minutes

    Granville gets a fashion make-over in an attempt to woo Stephanie.
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    Happy Birthday Arkwright

    Friday
    May 31

    30 Minutes

    Arkwright is told he must behave himself if he wants a good report in a supermarket industry magazine.

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