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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 4, Episode 5

A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 22nd November 1987
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
Norman Bird Man
Leon Greene Farmer
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Andy Quested Editor
David Pygram Editor
Eric Walmsley Production Designer
Linda Martin Costume Designer
Jean Steward Make-up Designer
Mike Jefferies Lighting Designer

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