S4.E5

Fifty Years On

Episode aired May 5, 1976
TV-G
28m

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The staff at Grace Brothers prepare a rather bizarre yet loving birthday tribute to Mrs. Slocombe, who is supposedly reaching her 50th birthday.The staff at Grace Brothers prepare a rather bizarre yet loving birthday tribute to Mrs. Slocombe, who is supposedly reaching her 50th birthday.The staff at Grace Brothers prepare a rather bizarre yet loving birthday tribute to Mrs. Slocombe, who is supposedly reaching her 50th birthday.

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Trivia
When Mr. Rumbold plays the (very) high-pitched descant, Mr. Humphries repeats a gag from the previous episode. He says "Do you mind if I have a word with my friend?" and takes Mr. Lucas aside.

Quotes
["Er" is substituted for Mrs. Slocombe's unknown first name while practicing "Happy Birthday To You"]
Captain Peacock: What are we going to sing now: er, er-er, er-er-er, or er-er-er-er?
Mr. Rumbold: Er...
Mr. Dick Lucas: I'll settle for that.
Mr. Rumbold: No, we'll have to ers.
Mr. Ernest Grainger: I entirely agree, two er is human! Haha...

Connections
References Le Mans (1971)

Soundtracks
Happy Birthday
(uncredited)
Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

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6/10

Fifty Years On

It takes a while to warm up, but once it does this is another fine episode of the show.

I thought the scene where they were practicing singing 'Happy Birthday' was great fun, as was the bit of direct address at the end.

Good fun overall.