This, the first series of AYBS, includes the pilot and 5 other episodes. The pilot is in black and white, which does slightly affect the enjoyment, but thankfully the other episodes are in glorious colour.

The first series isn't perhaps quite as funny as the others - but all the characters are there - Ms Braams, Mrs Slocome, Captain Peacock, Mr Humphris, Mr Lucas, and Mr Grainger, Mr Rumbold, and Young Mr Grace. Oh, and the useless caretaker, Mr. Mash - why didn't they get Author English from the start?

Joanna Lumley makes an appearance in 'His and Hers'.

A jolly good watch and an essential DVD for all AYBS fans!

I'm Free
Review date: 2005-08-07 Rating: 8 out of 10

As with most Lloyd Croft productions the jokes can be over played and the whole show is pantomime in its style. What makes it good is that you become so involved with the characters. A sure sign of good writing. It is a microcosm of all that was wrong with 1970's UK. Unions, work to rule and general restrictive working ways. What you are always waiting for is what bizzare outfit Mr Humphreys will have on next or what colour hair Mrs Slocombe will have next. Its camp, cheesy but fun.

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