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To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC
To The Manor Born

To The Manor Born

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1979 - 2007
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Riches-to-rags-to-riches romantic tale of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, forced to sell her beloved stately home to pay off her late husband's debts. Stars Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne, Gerald Sim, John Rudling and more.

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To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

Series 1 (1979)

When her husband and local landowner dies, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is left with an enormous country estate and equally large debts. She reluctantly agrees to sell the manor in order to pay off her late husband's creditors, and begins a new life at the opposite end of the drive...

To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

Series 2 (1980)

As Richard settles into life at Grantleigh, Audrey finds plenty of lessons to teach, and plenty of battles to fight. From countryside conservancy to farm efficiency, change is afoot on the estate. Audrey'll be damned if anything goes on without her say-so!

To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

Series 3 (1981)

Romance begins to blossom between Audrey and Richard. But he still has plenty to learn about country life, not to mention a business to keep on top of. Cavendish is on the grow, but it's a tricky time in the City.

To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

25th Anniversary Special (2007)

As Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary approaches, a party is arranged - but could something yet turn up to spoil the happy occasion?

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