To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC
To The Manor Born

To The Manor Born

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1979 - 2007
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Riches-to-rags-to-riches romantic tale of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, forced to sell her beloved stately home to pay off her late husband's debts. Stars Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne, Gerald Sim, John Rudling and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Michael Bilton Ned
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  4. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  11. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 14
Peter Bowles Richard DeVere
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  21. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  22. 25th Anniversary Special
 22
Daphne Heard Mrs. Polouvicka
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  6. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  11. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  12. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  13. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  14. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  15. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  16. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  17. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Penelope Keith Audrey fforbes-Hamilton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  21. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  22. 25th Anniversary Special
 22
John Rudling Brabinger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  7. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  8. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  9. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 15
Gerald Sim The Rector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  9. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  15. 25th Anniversary Special
 15
Angela Thorne Marjory Frobisher
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  21. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  22. 25th Anniversary Special
 22
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Ben Aris Spalding
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 3
Alexander Armstrong Adam fforbes-Hamilton
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Paul Barber Mackenzie McLeod
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Tim Barrett Captain Newman
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
John Barron Lumsden
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  2. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 2
Ballard Berkeley Greville Hartley
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Joan Blackham Diana 'Podge' Hodge
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Bruce Bould Dawkins
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Roger Brierley The Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Vincent Brimble Arthur
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Daniel Chatto Heatherington-Poole
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Gwen Cherrell Mrs. Proctor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Michael Cochrane Archie Pennington-Booth
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Shaun Curry CSM Godbolt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Alan David Emmeridge
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Jonathan Elsom J. J. Anderson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 4
Blain Fairman Bob Roberts (Director)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Clark Flanagan Robert
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
David Garth Sir Peter Allenshaw
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
John Gleeson Mr. Purvis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
Georgie Glen Panel Chairman
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
David Hedges Sgt. Trubshaw
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Anthony Howard Sir William Willoughby
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
John Iles 1st Surveyor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Celia Imrie Polly (Checkout Girl / Doctor's Receptionist)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
Charles Kay Cadwallader
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Bogdan Kominowski 2nd Surveyor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Rula Lenska Mlle Dutoit
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Jayne Lester Linda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  2. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
David Lloyd Meredith Hawkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Nicholas McArdle Miller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  2. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 3
William Moore The Stationmaster
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Maz Nieviarovski Czech Labourer
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Daphne Oxenford Mrs Patterson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 6
Gabriel Pac Czech Labourer
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Peter Penry-Jones Gayforth
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  2. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 2
Arnold Peters Senior Twitcher
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Gordon Peters The Traffic Warden
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Dennis Ramsden Arnold Plunkett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  3. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 3
Michael Ripper Trotter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Anthony Sharp Brigadier Lemington
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  6. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  7. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 8
Stephen Simmonds Photographer's Assistant
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Judith Street Cleaning Lady
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Richard Thorp Lovejoy
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
George Tovey Bert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Bill Travers Arthur Smith
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Betty Tucker Mrs. Beecham
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  4. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 4
Ralph Watson The Kitchen Fitter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Manning Wilson Dr. Horton
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Joyce Windsor Mrs Plunkett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Peter Spence Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  21. 25th Anniversary Special
 21
Christopher Bond Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 20
Christopher Bond Writer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Gareth Gwenlan Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  21. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  22. 25th Anniversary Special
 22
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  16. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  17. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  18. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  19. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  20. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  21. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  22. 25th Anniversary Special
 22
Justin Davies Producer
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
John Dunstan Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 20
Chris Wadsworth Editor
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Dacre Punt Production Designer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 14
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  21. 25th Anniversary Special
 21
Gloria Clayton Production Designer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  2. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
David Hitchcock Production Designer
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1
Graham Jarvis Composer
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  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 1

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