Mr Harman really is invaluable, but he never seems to get the thanks or recognition that he deserves. When Grace Brothers gets an approach from the Bristol area, he's the only one who comes up with a sensible plan, and his impassionsed speech to the assembled shareholders is ultimately what saves everyone's bacon.
The boardroom has regenerated again, so we can only assume that Young Mr Grace has a hidden control panel that changes the desktop theme, providing yet more circumstantial evidence that he's far more than just another store owner. We will return to this when we get to the tricky area of Old Mr Grace, but we have a workable theory in that department.
And speaking of departments, it's increasingly obvious that the Ladies & Gents are the only area that matters, as we never see anyone else called upon in these dire circumstances. Mr Rumbold is rightly involved, but where are the other executives? Are they not concerned about their future?
Mr Humphries shows off more hidden talents as he comes up with some culinary marvels that tax John Horton's effects expertise. The souffle and Yorkshire puddings are frightening monstrosities that would be more at home on Wendy Craig's table in 'Butterflies'.
We always like it when the cast are having so much fun that they cannot help laughing and Mr Grainger's appearance with his Trump-like wig pushes Trevor Bannister well over the edge. Miss Brahms has got her new teeth from the Joke Department and Captain Peacock's trousers are far too short.
'Take-over' is a very entertaining episode and the show definitely seems to be on a roll at the moment. Changes are looming on the horizon, so we'll be sure to treasure Mr Grainger whilst we've still got him.
Our video about 'Are You Being Served? : Take-over' can be seen here.
(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)
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