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

  • Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Tuesday 30th April at 9am on Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 6,634

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 7

After being pushed around at work, Martin finds he has to stand up for himself at last. What will the repercussions be if even in his dreams he comes off second best?

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 6th December 1987
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 29th August 2012 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 29th August 2012 3:00pm Gold
Friday 23rd November 2012 10:20am Gold
Friday 23rd November 2012 4:20pm Gold
Tuesday 16th April 2013 3:00pm Gold
Wednesday 17th April 2013 9:00am Gold
Sunday 7th July 2013 2:10pm Gold
Tuesday 17th December 2013 6:05am Gold
Tuesday 24th December 2013 6:30am Gold
Friday 14th March 2014 6:40am Gold
Friday 14th March 2014 1:05pm Gold
Friday 30th May 2014 2:30am Gold
Tuesday 7th October 2014 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 7th October 2014 7:20pm Drama
Friday 26th June 2015 10:55am Gold
Friday 5th February 2016 7:00am Gold
Tuesday 5th April 2016 7:00am Gold
Wednesday 1st June 2016 7:10am Gold
Wednesday 7th June 2017 7:25am Gold
Wednesday 7th June 2017 2:55pm Gold
Friday 11th August 2017 8:20am Gold
Friday 11th August 2017 11:40am Gold
Tuesday 27th February 2018 8:00am Gold
Tuesday 27th February 2018 12:40pm Gold
Thursday 25th October 2018 8:55am Gold
Thursday 25th October 2018 2:15pm Gold
Thursday 17th January 2019 8:00am Gold
Sunday 20th January 2019 8:30am Gold
Tuesday 11th May 2021 7:45am Gold
Tuesday 11th May 2021 1:40pm Gold
Wednesday 12th May 2021 7:10am Gold
Thursday 4th November 2021 8:00am Gold
Thursday 4th November 2021 12:40pm Gold
Friday 5th November 2021 7:25am Gold
Tuesday 10th May 2022 7:00am Drama
Tuesday 10th May 2022 5:20pm Drama
Tuesday 22nd November 2022 8:30pm BBC4
Saturday 26th November 2022 11:15pm BBC4
Sunday 18th December 2022 6:30pm Drama
Sunday 26th February 2023 7:35am Gold
Sunday 19th March 2023 7:40am Gold
Tuesday 1st August 2023 8:40am Gold
Tuesday 1st August 2023 12:40pm Gold
Monday 5th February 2024 8:40am Gold
Monday 5th February 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
John Challis Maintenance Man
Anne Briers (as Ann Davies) Mrs. Ripper
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Andy Quested Editor
David Pygram Editor
Eric Walmsley Production Designer
Linda Martin Costume Designer
Jean Steward Make-up Designer
Mike Jefferies Lighting Designer

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