6/8. To the Manor Born. The romance between an aristocrat and a nouveau riche businessman seemed an unlikely basis for a sitcom during 1979's Winter of Discontent. Yet the final episode drew what was then Britain's biggest TV audience. With contributions from Penelope Keith , Peter Bowles and writer Peter Spence. Director Dearbhla McNulty ; Producer Angus Mclntyre Series one and two of To the Manor Born, weeknights on UKTV Drama