The first cast photo for the upcoming revival of classic sitcom Are You Being Served? has been released, confirming a star-studded lineup. The one-off special will air in September as part of a BBC season celebrating 60 years of television sitcoms.
Sherrie Hewson, known for Loose Women, takes on the iconic role of Mrs Slocombe, originally played by Mollie Sugden. John Challis, famed for Only Fools and Horses, portrays Captain Peacock, while Roy Barraclough, a Coronation Street favourite, steps into the shoes of Mr Grainger.
Mathew Horne, from Gavin and Stacey, plays Mr Grace, and Jason Watkins appears as Mr Humphries, a role first made famous by John Inman. The cast also includes Arthur Smith as Mr Harman, Jorgie Porter as Miss Croft, Justin Edwards as Mr Rumbold, Niky Wardley as Miss Brahms, and Kayode Ewumi as Mr Conway.
The revival is part of a BBC season that will also feature new versions of other classic sitcoms, including Porridge, Up Pompeii!, and Keeping Up Appearances.
