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To the Manor Born

Series 2

Episode 3: Never Be Alone

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Audrey helps Richard catalogue his antique china, only to discover one piece has been mislaid.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
The Rector:
Gerald Sim

To the Manor Born

Series 2

Episode 4: Tramps and Poachers

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Arthur arrives as usual to help out on the Grantleigh estate, but Audrey can't give him work.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Mrs Patterson:
Daphne Oxenford
The Brigadier:
Anthony Sharp

To the Manor Born

Series 2

Episode 6: Vive le Sport

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Audrey puts her back out fetching in the firewood.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Mrs Patterson:
Daphne Oxenford
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Mr Purvis:
John Gleeson
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Mrs Beecham:
Betty Tucker

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Station Closing

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

British Rail decides to close down the local station and Audrey goes into battle.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Spalding:
Ben Aris
Brigadier Lemmington:
Anthony Sharp

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Episode 1: The New Scout Hut

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Audrey upbraids Richard for not sponsoring a charity event in aid of a new scout hut.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Spalding:
Ben Aris

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Episode 3: Horse vs Cars

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. A repair bill for Audrey's Rolls-Royce finally convinces her to revert to four-legged horsepower.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Poulovicka:
Daphne Heard
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Mrs Proctor:
Gwen Cherrell

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Episode 4: Birds vs Bees

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Sitcom about a lady of the manor who is forced to give up her home to a grocery tycoon. A rare bird nesting on the estate attracts interest among local naturalists. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
The Brigadier:
Anthony Sharp
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Cadwallader:
Charles Kay
Mrs Patterson:
Daphne Oxenford

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Episode 5: Cosmetics

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom about a former lady of the manor. Richard is anxious to sign a profitable contract with the glamorous Mademoiselle Dutoit, even if it means inventing a wife. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
The Brigadier:
Anthony Sharp
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Mlle Dutoit:
Rula Lenska

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Episode 7: Back to the Manor

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Audrey's hopes of regaining her position as lady of the manor look like being dashed when Richard's business crisis forces him to sell up.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
JJ Anderson:
Jonathan Elsom
Brabinger:
John Rudling
Captain Newman:
Tim Barrett
Mrs Beacham:
Betty Tucker
Lumsden:
John Barron
Arnold Plunkett:
Dennis Ramsden
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Brigadier Lemington:
Anthony Sharp
Mrs Patterson:
Daphne Oxenford

To the Manor Born

Series 3

Episode 6: Connections in High Places

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Richard's business empire hits a serious crisis.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Lumsden:
John Barron
Brigadier Lemington:
Anthony Sharp

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

Series 1

Episode 13: End of an Era

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

The day of the wedding dawns, and the women are racing around getting ready for the big event. Meanwhile, Terry has his hands full looking after a nervous Bob.

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 8: The First Noel

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
The Rector:
Gerald Sim

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 2: All New Together

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Audrey moves out of Grantleigh Manor. Her hopes of seeing the estate run along old lines are dashed when she discovers the new owner's background.

Contributors

Brabinger:
John Rudling
Rector:
Gerald Sim
Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 3: Going to Church

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Class-based sitcom. Audrey takes DeVere to task for failing to turn up in church on Sunday, but then fails to practise what she preaches.

Contributors

Brabinger:
John Rudling
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Margery Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 4: Nation's Heritage

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Stately sitcom. DeVere moves his multinational grocery business to the manor and crosses swords with Audrey over a fireplace.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Margery Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Barbringer:
John Rudling
Mrs Patterson:
Daphne Oxenford

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 7: A Touch of Class

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. When DeVere decides to film a commercial at the manor, Audrey thinks the world should know the truth about him - and about her.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Barbinger:
John Rudling
Blain Fairman:
Bob Roberts
Director:
Ian Rawnsley
SCRIPT ASSOCIATE:
Christopher Bond

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 6: Grape Vine

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Audrey waits until DeVere goes away until she herself goes on holiday. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Barbinger:
John Rudling
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
The Rector:
Gerald Sim
Brigadier Lemington:
Anthony Sharp
JJ Anderson:
Jonathan Elsom
Arnold Plunkett:
Dennis Ramsden
Mrs Plunkett:
Joyce Windsor
Director:
Ian Rawnsley
SCRIPT ASSOCIATE:
Christopher Bond

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 5: The Summer Hunt Ball

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Sitcom. DeVere hosts the traditional hunt ball but asks Marjory to organise it instead of Audrey, who in turn arranges an exquisite revenge. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Poulovicka:
Daphne Heard
Barbringer:
John Rudling
Mrs Patterson:
Daphne Oxenford
CSM Godbolt:
Shaun Curry
Brigadier Lemington:
Anthony Sharp
Mrs Plunkett:
Joyce Windsor
Mackenzie McLeod:
Paul Barber

To the Manor Born

Series 2

Episode 1: The New Farm Manager

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Spalding:
Ben Aris
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Mrs Beecham:
Betty Tucker

To the Manor Born

Series 2

Episode 2: The Spare Room

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Stately sitcom. One of Audrey's old school friends wants to pay a visit, but she is unaware of the drop in status of the former lady of the manor.

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:
Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:
Peter Bowles
Marjory Frobisher:
Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:
Daphne Heard
Diana Hodge:
Joan Blackham