The series is a sitcom sequel to Open All Hours, which broadcast from 1973 to 1985. Series 4 begins at Christmas, but some of Granville’s most important customers have plans to leave town. Not only is Madge planning to take his beloved Mavis away for a Christmas break, but is Mr Newbold also thinking of doing a runner, leaving Granville at the mercy of Mrs Featherstone’s amorous advances?