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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Series 1, Episode 2
As Mr DeVere - or rather, Mr Polouvicka - takes up residence in the manor, the Lodge also has a new owner. Richard's mother has met the seemingly reclusive resident, but he's yet to come across his new neighbour...
Notes
This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial titles The New Owner and All New Together.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 7th October 1979
- Time
- 8:45pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Penelope Keith | Audrey fforbes-Hamilton |
| Peter Bowles | Richard DeVere |
| Angela Thorne | Marjory Frobisher |
| Gerald Sim | The Rector |
| Daphne Heard | Mrs. Polouvicka |
| George Tovey | Bert |
| Vincent Brimble | Arthur |
| Peter Spence | Writer |
| Christopher Bond | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Gareth Gwenlan | Director |
| Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Ian Rawnsley | Production Designer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |