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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 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th 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
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
Don Babbage Lighting Designer

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