The ‘Are You Being Served?’ remake failed to find many fans when it aired on Sunday (28 August), after viewers panned the updated sitcom.
The BBC revived the classic comedy with an all-new cast, as part of its Sitcom Season to celebrate the genre’s 60th anniversary with the broadcaster.
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The cast of the 'Are You Being Served?' remake
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However, fans of the original series, which aired from 1972 to 1985 and starred the likes of Wendy Richard, John Inman and Mollie Sugden, were less than impressed.
Many accused the BBC of ruining a classic, questioning the decision to bring it back, while others called it “terrible” and “unfunny”.
However, there were some viewers who managed to raise a few laughs:
It did manage to draw in five million viewers though, despite going up against’s ITV’s new big period drama ‘Victoria’, starring Jenna Coleman, which attracted 5.4m.
Before They Were Famous: The Sitcom Appearances You Didn't Spot
Idris Elba in 'Ab Fab' (1995)(01 of08)
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Playing male escort Hilton in one episode of 'Ab Fab' was one of Idris's first ever roles. (credit:BBC)
Tom Hollander in 'Absolutely Fabulous' (1996)(02 of08)
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Tom's character nearly became a member of the Monsoon family, but sadly, ditched Saffy to run off with one of her bridesmaids just before their wedding was due to take place. (credit:BBC)
Peter Capaldi in 'The Vicar Of Dibley' (1994)(03 of08)
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Long before calling the Tardis home, Peter made a brief stop-off in Dibley, where vicar Geraldine soon fell in love with him. (credit:BBC)
Jonny Lee Miller in 'Keeping Up Appearances' (1990)(04 of08)
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Now, we know we shouldn't be biased, but this is definitely one of our favourite spots.
Long before taking on the role of Sickboy in 'Trainspotting', the actor made an appearance in the now iconic sitcom. (credit:BBC)
Jake Wood in 'Only Fools And Horses' (1989)(05 of08)
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The 'Jolly Boys' Outing' episode of 'Only Fools...' is an absolute classic, but did you spot Jake Wood (aka EastEnders' Max Branning) starring as Rodney's office trainee? (credit:BBC)
Ashley Jensen in 'The Office' (2003)(06 of08)
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After appearing in 'Extras' alongside Ricky Gervais, Ashley's career took her Stateside for 'Ugly Betty'.
Before that though, she popped up and made an uncredited(!) appearance in The Office's 2003 Christmas special. (credit:BBC/HBO)
Joanna Lumley in 'Are You Being Served?' (1973)(07 of08)
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The 'Ab Fab' star played two different characters, in two separate episodes of the show, which was written by her then husband Jeremy Lloyd. (credit:BBC)
Dominic Brunt in '2point4 Children' (1995)(08 of08)
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Dominic's instantly recognisable to many TV fans nowadays, thanks to the fact he plays Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk.
However, before soapland came knocking, he popped up in one episode of this show, playing an unnamed petrol station assistant. (credit:ITV/REX/Shutterstock)