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.
- Series 1, Christmas Special repeated Monday at 8:30pm on BBC4
- Streaming rank this week: 3,078
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Series 1, Episode 6
Frustrated at constant comments about her pasty appearance, Audrey sets off on holiday - or at least sets about creating the appearance of one, whilst relaxing under a sun lamp in the Lodge!
Notes
This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial titles The Grape Vine and A Holiday At Home.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 4th November 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 |
John Rudling | Brabinger |
Daphne Heard | Mrs. Polouvicka |
Jonathan Elsom | J. J. Anderson |
Dennis Ramsden | Arnold Plunkett |
Anthony Sharp | Brigadier Lemington |
Joyce Windsor | Mrs Plunkett |
Peter Spence | Writer |
Christopher Bond | Writer (Additional Material) |
Gareth Gwenlan | Director |
Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
John Dunstan | Editor |
Ian Rawnsley | Production Designer |
Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |