Television

The Optimist

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Fool Of The House Of Esher

An unexpected inheritance leaves The Optimist with a crumbling and sinister country estate, which includes an equally crumbling and sinister butler named Old Norman. He spends his time trying to win the respect of his landed gentry neighbours as well as avoiding the murderous attempts of his cousin Rachel - who is not happy that she did not benefit from the will and is determined to put it right.