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Old money and nouveau riche collide as impoverished aristocrat Audrey falls on hard times. The classic 1970s love-hate sitcom starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles.
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Series 2 · 1. The New Farm Manager
Series 2: 1. The New Farm Manager
Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage.
⏱ 28 mins
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Your Time
Sat 19 Sep · 23:20
UK
Sat 19 Sep · 23:20
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Series 2 · 2. The Spare Room
Series 2: 2. The Spare Room
Stately sitcom. One of Audrey's old school friends wants to pay a visit, but she is unaware of the drop in status of the former lady of the manor.
⏱ 28 mins
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Your Time
Tue 22 Sep · 19:00
UK
Tue 22 Sep · 19:00
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Series 2 · 1. The New Farm Manager
Series 2
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1. The New Farm Manager
Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage.
⏱ 28 mins
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Your Time
Sat 26 Sep · 23:25
UK
Sat 26 Sep · 23:25
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Series 2 · 3. Never Be Alone
Series 2
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3. Never Be Alone
Stately sitcom. Audrey helps Richard catalogue his antique china, only to discover one piece has been mislaid.
⏱ 27 mins
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Your Time
Tue 29 Sep · 19:00
UK
Tue 29 Sep · 19:00
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Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 2 · 1. The New Farm Manager
Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 19 Sep · 23:20
UK
Sat 19 Sep · 23:20
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 2 · 2. The Spare Room
Stately sitcom. One of Audrey's old school friends wants to pay a visit, but she is unaware of the drop in status of the former lady of the manor.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 22 Sep · 19:00
UK
Tue 22 Sep · 19:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 2 · 1. The New Farm Manager
Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 26 Sep · 23:25
UK
Sat 26 Sep · 23:25
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 2 · 3. Never Be Alone
Stately sitcom. Audrey helps Richard catalogue his antique china, only to discover one piece has been mislaid.
⏱ 27 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 29 Sep · 19:00
UK
Tue 29 Sep · 19:00
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Series 3
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7. Back to the Manor
7. Back to the Manor
Stately sitcom. Audrey's hopes of regaining her position as lady of the manor look like being dashed when Richard's business crisis forces him to sell up.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 29 Nov 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 3
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6. Connections in High Places
6. Connections in High Places
Stately sitcom. Richard's business empire hits a serious crisis.
Duration: 30 mins
First broadcast: 7:15pm 22 Nov 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 3
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5. Cosmetics
5. Cosmetics
Sitcom about a former lady of the manor. Richard is anxious to sign a profitable contract with the glamorous Mademoiselle Dutoit, even if it means inventing a wife.
Duration: 30 mins
First broadcast: 7:15pm 15 Nov 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 3
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4. Birds vs Bees
4. Birds vs Bees
Sitcom about a lady of the manor who is forced to give up her home to a grocery tycoon. A rare bird nesting on the estate attracts interest among local naturalists.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 7:15pm 8 Nov 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 3
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3. Horse vs Cars
3. Horse vs Cars
Stately sitcom. A repair bill for Audrey's Rolls-Royce finally convinces her to revert to four-legged horsepower.
Duration: 30 mins
First broadcast: 7:15pm 1 Nov 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 3
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2. Station Closing
2. Station Closing
British Rail decides to close down the local station and Audrey goes into battle.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 25 Oct 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 3
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1. The New Scout Hut
1. The New Scout Hut
Stately sitcom. Audrey upbraids Richard for not sponsoring a charity event in aid of a new scout hut.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7:15pm 18 Oct 1981
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 2
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6. Vive le Sport
6. Vive le Sport
Stately sitcom. Audrey puts her back out fetching in the firewood.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:35pm 9 Nov 1980
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 2
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5. The Honours List
5. The Honours List
Stately sitcom. Fearing that DeVere's plans to enlarge the fields will destroy the surrounding countryside, Audrey leads the local community's campaign to stop him.
Duration: 30 mins
First broadcast: 8:35pm 2 Nov 1980
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 2
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4. Tramps and Poachers
4. Tramps and Poachers
Stately sitcom. Arthur arrives as usual to help out on the Grantleigh estate, but Audrey can't give him work.
Duration: 30 mins
First broadcast: 8:35pm 26 Oct 1980
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 2
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3. Never Be Alone
3. Never Be Alone
Stately sitcom. Audrey helps Richard catalogue his antique china, only to discover one piece has been mislaid.
Duration: 27 mins
First broadcast: 8:35pm 19 Oct 1980
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 2
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2. The Spare Room
2. The Spare Room
Stately sitcom. One of Audrey's old school friends wants to pay a visit, but she is unaware of the drop in status of the former lady of the manor.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 8:35pm 12 Oct 1980
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 2
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1. The New Farm Manager
1. The New Farm Manager
Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage.
Duration: 28 mins
First broadcast: 8:35pm 5 Oct 1980
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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8. The First Noel
8. The First Noel
Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor.
Duration: 27 mins
First broadcast: 8pm 25 Dec 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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7. A Touch of Class
7. A Touch of Class
Stately sitcom. When DeVere decides to film a commercial at the manor, Audrey thinks the world should know the truth about him - and about her.
Duration: 31 mins
First broadcast: 8:50pm 11 Nov 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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6. Grape Vine
6. Grape Vine
Stately sitcom. Audrey waits until DeVere goes away until she herself goes on holiday.
Duration: 27 mins
First broadcast: 8:45pm 4 Nov 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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5. The Summer Hunt Ball
5. The Summer Hunt Ball
Sitcom. DeVere hosts the traditional hunt ball but asks Marjory to organise it instead of Audrey, who in turn arranges an exquisite revenge.
Duration: 30 mins
First broadcast: 8:45pm 28 Oct 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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4. Nation's Heritage
4. Nation's Heritage
Stately sitcom. DeVere moves his multinational grocery business to the manor and crosses swords with Audrey over a fireplace.
Duration: 26 mins
First broadcast: 14 Oct 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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3. Going to Church
3. Going to Church
Class-based sitcom. Audrey takes DeVere to task for failing to turn up in church on Sunday, but then fails to practise what she preaches.
Duration: 31 mins
First broadcast: 8:45pm 14 Oct 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
Series 1
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2. All New Together
2. All New Together
Audrey moves out of Grantleigh Manor. Her hopes of seeing the estate run along old lines are dashed when she discovers the new owner's background.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:45pm 7 Oct 1979
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 18 Dec 2028)
To the Manor Born FAQs
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