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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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 3
When a valuable antique goes missing from Richard's display of china, suspicion falls upon Audrey - who appears to be suddenly splashing out on a number of home improvements at the Lodge.
Notes
This episode is sometimes known by the unofficial title Never Be Alone.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 19th October 1980
- Time
- 8:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Penelope Keith | Audrey fforbes-Hamilton |
Peter Bowles | Richard DeVere |
Angela Thorne | Marjory Frobisher |
Gerald Sim | The Rector |
Daphne Heard | Mrs. Polouvicka |
Michael Bilton | Ned |
Roger Brierley | The Policeman |
Ralph Watson | The Kitchen Fitter |
Peter Spence | Writer |
Christopher Bond | Writer (Additional Material) |
Gareth Gwenlan | Director |
Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
John Dunstan | Editor |
Ian Rawnsley | Production Designer |
Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |