Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC
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 4, Episode 5 repeated Monday at 2pm on Gold
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Martin Bryce (Richard Briers), Paul Ryman (Peter Egan), Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton). Copyright: BBC
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1984 - 1989
- Channels
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 27 (4 series)
- Stars
- Richard Briers, Peter Egan, Penelope Wilton, Stanley Lebor and Geraldine Newman
- Writers
- John Esmonde and Bob Larbey
- Directors
- Sydney Lotterby and Harold Snoad
- Producers
- Sydney Lotterby and Harold Snoad
- Companies
Martin Bryce lives in a cul de sac in a quiet suburban area. He is the chairman of every club committee going and believes himself to be the pivotal member of the community. The stability of Martin's life is disturbed when Paul moves in next door. He has the poise, looks and self-confidence to dent Martin's self-imposed rule of 'the Close'. His wife, Ann, has tolerated his compulsive behaviour as she knows he is a good man at heart, but Paul is somebody who will test her loyalty to Martin in more ways than one.
Additional details
- Also known as
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- EDC (Acronym)
- Production
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Multi-camera
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 29th January 1984 at 8:35pm on BBC One
- Next repeats
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- Series 4, Episode 5: Monday at 2pm on Gold
- Most recent repeats
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- Monday 17th January 2022 at 2:00pm on Gold - Series 3, Episode 6
- Monday 29th November 2021 at 7:30am on Gold - Series 3, Episode 5
- Saturday 27th November 2021 at 7:00am on Gold - Series 3, Episode 4
Recording details
- BBC Television Centre
- Billingshurst (West Sussex) - Location filming.