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"To the Manor Born" is a British comedy about the life of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, a woman of some means and no small reputation. When her husband dies she is horrified to discover that she is bankrupt and must sell her beloved Grantleigh Manor to Richard DeVere, a London businessman. Her reduced circumstances find her moving into the Manor's lodge, where she can keep an eye on DeVere's activities at the Manor while she schemes to reclaim her ancestral home.


Series written by Peter Spence || BBC1, 1979-81 (three series, 21 episodes)

Starring Penelope Keith (Audrey), Peter Bowles (DeVere), Angela Thorne (Marjory), Gerald Sim (The Rector), John Rudling (Brabinger), Michael Bilton (Ned), Daphne Heard (Mrs Polouvicka), Ben Aris (Spalding), Betty Tucker (Mrs Beecham), Daphne Oxenford, Anthony Sharp, Joyce Windsor
Original air dates and descriptions from The Times (London) are from the Tardis archive.

Site updates coming soon! I have had so much work this fall that I haven't had a chance to do much with my own projects. Additions to the site should be available soon. In the meantime, you may wish to check out the Web site of the To The Manor Born International Appreciation Society.
 

Episode Guide

The first season of "To the Manor Born" is now available. At discriminating video retailers everywhere, or call 800-733-6656 for a catalogue.

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