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Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC
Ever Decreasing Circles

Ever Decreasing Circles

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1984 - 1989
  • 27 episodes (4 series)

Martin's self-important world is about to crumble when a charismatic new neighbour tramples all over his kingdom. Stars Richard Briers, Peter Egan, Penelope Wilton, Stanley Lebor and Geraldine Newman

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Series 2 - Christmas Special

Christmas celebrations are going on all around Martin, but he refuses to join in and wallows in self-pity instead. As his house is full of Paul's party guests, he's not allowed to for too long...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 23rd December 1984
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Briers Martin Bryce
Penelope Wilton Ann Bryce
Peter Egan Paul Ryman
Stanley Lebor Howard Hughes
Geraldine Newman Hilda Hughes
Guest cast
Harriet Reynolds Louise
Leon Lissek Mr. X
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
John Jarvis Editor
Tom Yardley-Jones Production Designer

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