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Sitcom about the love-hate relationship between upper-class Audrey fforbes Hamilton and Richard DeVere, the nouveau rich businessman who buys her manor house when she can no longer afford to keep it.
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To the Manor Born premiered September 30, 1979. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Sitcom about the love-hate relationship between upper-class Audrey fforbes Hamilton and Richard DeVere, the nouveau rich businessman who buys her manor house when she can no longer afford to keep it.
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Episode 1
Richard, leading the local Boy Scout troup, and Audrey, heading the local Girl Guides group, nearly come to blows as they compete for their troups' rights to use the building both groups must share.
Written by Peter Spence
Episode 2
When Audrey learns of plans to close the local railway station, she leads a protest to save it. Meanwhile, Richard plans to buy the site so he can tear down the station and build a new grocery store in its place.
Written by Peter Spence
Episode 3
A repair bill for Audrey's Rolls-Royce finally convinces her to revert to four-legged horsepower.
Written by Peter Spence
Episode 4
Audrey starts a business selling honey. A rare bee-eating bird spotted by Marjorie brings lots of people to the village. Audrey sees this as an ideal opportunity to sell her honey.
Written by Peter SpenceGuest stars Charles Kay
Episode 5
Richard must get Audrey to agree to pose as his wife for a weekend so he can fend off the amorous attentions of a cosmetics businesswoman who has decided to visit the estate.
Written by Peter Spence
Episode 6
The stockholders of Richard's company conspire to throw him off the board of directors, and Audrey asks her rich uncle to help him fight off the threat.
Written by Peter SpenceGuest stars Ballard Berkeley
Episode 7
Richard loses control of his company when his main supporter, Audrey's rich uncle, dies suddenly, and Richard is forced to sell most of his assets, including Grantleigh Manor.
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Peter BowlesRichard DeVere
Penelope KeithAudrey fforbes-Hamilton
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Gerald SimThe Rector
Daphne OxenfordMrs. Polouvicka
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
