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

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 5

Howard suggests a 'Vicars and Tarts' theme for the annual dance, but in Martin's absence Paul is asked to help out. His array of close friends come in handy, and Martin is not best pleased.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 26th February 1984
Time
8:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

  1. Monday 6th May 2024 at 9:10am on Gold
  2. Monday 6th May 2024 at 1:05pm on Gold

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 14th August 2012 7:40am Gold
Tuesday 14th August 2012 3:00pm Gold
Tuesday 19th February 2013 7:00am Gold
Tuesday 19th February 2013 2:20pm Gold
Friday 8th March 2013 11:40am Gold
Friday 8th March 2013 5:40pm Gold
Wednesday 7th August 2013 8:40am Gold
Wednesday 7th August 2013 2:40pm Gold
Friday 27th September 2013 1:40pm Gold
Thursday 6th February 2014 8:00pm BBC4
Friday 7th February 2014 1:25am BBC4
Friday 14th February 2014 6:15am Gold
Friday 14th February 2014 11:50am Gold
Friday 27th June 2014 4:20pm Gold
Friday 5th September 2014 7:10am Gold
Friday 5th September 2014 12:50pm Gold
Tuesday 9th September 2014 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 9th September 2014 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 27th May 2015 11:20am Gold
Saturday 17th October 2015 5:20pm Drama
Tuesday 8th March 2016 7:00am Gold
Saturday 8th April 2017 7:30am Gold
Tuesday 9th May 2017 7:25am Gold
Tuesday 9th May 2017 1:40pm Gold
Friday 14th July 2017 8:20am Gold
Friday 14th July 2017 11:40am Gold
Friday 3rd November 2017 8:50am Gold
Friday 3rd November 2017 1:30pm Gold
Tuesday 30th January 2018 8:00am Gold
Tuesday 30th January 2018 12:40pm Gold
Friday 5th October 2018 8:40am Gold
Friday 5th October 2018 12:40pm Gold
Monday 12th April 2021 7:45am Gold
Monday 12th April 2021 1:40pm Gold
Tuesday 13th April 2021 7:15am Gold
Tuesday 18th May 2021 7:40am Gold
Tuesday 18th May 2021 1:00pm Gold
Wednesday 19th May 2021 7:15am Gold
Friday 8th October 2021 8:00am Gold
Friday 8th October 2021 12:40pm Gold
Saturday 9th October 2021 7:10am Gold
Thursday 11th November 2021 8:00am Gold
Thursday 11th November 2021 12:40pm Gold
Friday 12th November 2021 7:30am Gold
Friday 8th April 2022 5:20pm Drama
Tuesday 5th July 2022 8:30pm BBC4
Saturday 9th July 2022 11:30pm BBC4
Sunday 23rd October 2022 5:20pm Drama
Wednesday 5th July 2023 8:40am Gold
Wednesday 5th July 2023 12:40pm Gold
Monday 8th January 2024 8:35am Gold
Monday 8th January 2024 12:35pm Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Briers Martin Bryce
Penelope Wilton Ann Bryce
Peter Egan Paul Ryman
Stanley Lebor Howard Hughes
Geraldine Newman Hilda Hughes
Guest cast
Ronnie Stevens Tommy Cooper
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Mike Jackson Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Tom Yardley-Jones Production Designer

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