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British sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia, starring Richard Briers

Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia, with Richard Briers starring as would-be pillar of the community Martin Bryce

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Ever Decreasing Circles: Series 1: Episode 2: Taking Over

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Episode 2: Taking Over

Series 1

Taking Over

BBC Two - Ever Decreasing Circles, Series 1, Taking Over

Martin is ousted as chairman of the residents' association.

Suburban strife sitcom. Martin is ousted as chairman of the residents' association, and Ann's hopes for a renewed social life are dashed.

Paul takes over the residents' association meeting and Martin is relieved of his chairmanship. A renewed social life beckons, but their new found freedom is short lived as Martin finds himself being used.

Ever Decreasing Circles: Series 1

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Martin Bryce develops new obsessions after losing his status as pillar of the community

Martin Bryce (Richard Briers) develops new obsessions after losing his status as pillar of the community, thanks in no small part to the arrival of a suave neighbour

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