To the Manor Born

3 Seasons 1979 - 1981 TV-PG 30m 7.4

Following her husband's passing, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is forced to sell her stately home. While she comes to terms with her downward mobility, she decides to show the new owner a thing or two about "nobility".

When her husband dies. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is shocked when she realizes that she must leave Grantleigh Manor, where her family has lived forever. The new owner is Richard DeVere, owner of a major supermarket chain. Audrey makes sure she's on hand to keep an eye on him by buying The Old Lodge on the edge of the Manor grounds. In time, Richard and Audrey realize that they are falling for each other, but both are too shy to do anything about it. Richard's mother, Mrs. Polouvicka (he changed his name to help him in his business), knows the situation between Richard and Audrey and is determined to see that Richard does the right thing. Audrey's friend Marjory Frobisher and butler Brabinger are on hand to help if necessary.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Grantleigh

1. Grantleigh

Aired: Sep 30, 1979

After the death of her husband, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is faced with the pro...

Episode 2 All New Together

2. All New Together

Aired: Oct 7, 1979

Death duties force Audrey to bid for the manor at auction but she loses out R...

Episode 3 Going to Church

3. Going to Church

Aired: Oct 14, 1979

Audrey is disgusted that new lord of the manor Richard does not go to Sunday ...

Episode 4 Nations of Heritage

4. Nations of Heritage

Aired: Oct 21, 1979

When Audrey sees Richard throw out an Adam fireplace which he considers ugly,...

Episode 5 The Summer Hunt Ball

5. The Summer Hunt Ball

Aired: Oct 28, 1979

To prove a point, Audrey refuses to organize the manor hunt ball as she has a...

Episode 6 The Grape Vine

6. The Grape Vine

Aired: Nov 3, 1979

To keep up appearances, Audrey pretends to go on holiday to Spain, but she's ...

Episode 7 A Touch of Class

7. A Touch of Class

Aired: Nov 10, 1979

To make himself appear more English, Richard decides to appear in a TV advert...

Episode 8 The First Noel

8. The First Noel

Aired: Dec 24, 1979

Audrey and Marjory follow family tradition by building a crib for the church ...

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Info about To the Manor Born

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Comedy, Romance