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 2, Episode 1

When Martin invites old Mrs Beardsmore round for tea, Ann is horrified to see him return with a minibus full of her friends from the old people's home. He's determined to give the entire group a good day - preferably without Paul's help.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 21st October 1984
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 15th August 2012 7:00am Gold
Wednesday 15th August 2012 2:20pm Gold
Monday 29th October 2012 10:20am Gold
Monday 29th October 2012 4:20pm Gold
Wednesday 20th February 2013 7:00am Gold
Wednesday 20th February 2013 2:20pm Gold
Monday 11th March 2013 11:40am Gold
Monday 11th March 2013 5:40pm Gold
Thursday 8th August 2013 8:45am Gold
Thursday 8th August 2013 2:40pm Gold
Friday 4th October 2013 1:00pm Gold
Saturday 5th October 2013 8:30am Gold
Thursday 13th February 2014 8:00pm BBC4
Friday 14th February 2014 1:00am BBC4
Monday 17th February 2014 6:15am Gold
Monday 17th February 2014 11:50am Gold
Monday 30th June 2014 7:40am Gold
Monday 30th June 2014 4:20pm Gold
Wednesday 10th September 2014 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 10th September 2014 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 27th May 2015 12:00pm Gold
Saturday 24th October 2015 4:00pm Drama
Monday 4th January 2016 7:00am Gold
Wednesday 9th March 2016 7:00am Gold
Saturday 8th April 2017 8:00am Gold
Sunday 9th April 2017 7:00am Gold
Wednesday 10th May 2017 7:25am Gold
Wednesday 10th May 2017 2:00pm Gold
Monday 17th July 2017 8:00am Gold
Monday 17th July 2017 11:20am Gold
Monday 6th November 2017 8:50am Gold
Monday 6th November 2017 1:30pm Gold
Wednesday 31st January 2018 8:00am Gold
Wednesday 31st January 2018 12:40pm Gold
Monday 8th October 2018 8:40am Gold
Tuesday 13th April 2021 7:45am Gold
Tuesday 13th April 2021 1:40pm Gold
Wednesday 14th April 2021 7:15am Gold
Wednesday 19th May 2021 7:45am Gold
Wednesday 19th May 2021 1:00pm Gold
Thursday 20th May 2021 7:30am Gold
Monday 11th October 2021 8:00am Gold
Monday 11th October 2021 12:40pm Gold
Tuesday 12th October 2021 7:10am Gold
Friday 12th November 2021 8:00am Gold
Friday 12th November 2021 12:40pm Gold
Saturday 13th November 2021 7:30am Gold
Monday 11th April 2022 7:00am Drama
Monday 11th April 2022 5:20pm Drama
Tuesday 12th July 2022 8:30pm BBC4
Sunday 17th July 2022 1:50am BBC4
Sunday 30th October 2022 4:45pm Drama
Thursday 6th July 2023 8:40am Gold
Thursday 6th July 2023 12:40pm Gold
Tuesday 9th January 2024 8:40am Gold
Tuesday 9th January 2024 12:40pm 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
Gabrielle Daye Mrs. Beardsmore
Myrtle Devenish Old Lady
Gilly Flower Old Lady
Ruby Buchanan Old Lady
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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