Penelope Keith stars as Audrey Forbes-Hamilton and Peter Bowles stars as noveau riche ... more
millionaire grocer Richard DeVere in this classic BBC comedy series about life at Grantleigh Manor. Featuring the entire second series and the Christmas Special episo...
To The Manor Born' stars Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles in this hilarious timeless ... more
comedy. Grantleigh Manor's history changes when Martin Forbes-Hamilton dies and Audrey his widow is forced to sell her beloved stately home to nouveau-riche millionaire grocer Richard DeVere. Audrey and her faithful butler Brabinger move into the small lodge house whilst Richard and his formidable mother Mrs Polouvicka set about making changes at the Manor - much to the annoyance of it's former owner.
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To the Manor Bornis another BBC sitcom from the genre's golden age, one that came to ... more
dominate the ratings during its initial three series run from 1979-80. Providing Penelope Keith with her first major role afterThe Good Life, the show focuses on a way of life that now appears hard to comprehend, with storylines concerning hunt balls, village committees and eccentric brigadiers only adding to the dated feel. What provided the programme's key interest, however, was not the terribly quaint Little England setting but the burgeoning relationship between Keith's Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton and Richard De Vere (Peter Bowles), the new owner of Audrey's old home, Grantleigh Manor. It's all very, very English (the show is set in a village called Cricket St. Thomas) and the continuing use of farce almost creates a sense of parody: but look beyond the infuriating stereotypes and there is some sharp writing going on, predating the city vs countryside debate by nearly two decades. Penelope Keith is, as ever, fantastic value and while new viewers may simply not get the joke, those after a spot of nostalgia could do far worse. --Phil Udell
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To the Manor Bornis another BBC sitcom from the genre's golden age, one that came to ... more
dominate the ratings during its initial three series run from 1979-80. Providing Penelope Keith with her first major role afterThe Good Life, the show focuses on a way of life that now appears hard to comprehend, with storylines concerning hunt balls, village committees and eccentric brigadiers only adding to the dated feel. What provided the programme's key interest, however, was not the terribly quaint Little England setting but the burgeoning relationship between Keith's Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton and Richard De Vere (Peter Bowles), the new owner of Audrey's old home, Grantleigh Manor. It's all very, very English (the show is set in a village called Cricket St. Thomas) and the continuing use of farce almost creates a sense of parody: but look beyond the infuriating stereotypes and there is some sharp writing going on, predating the city vs countryside debate by nearly two decades. Penelope Keith is, as ever, fantastic value and while new viewers may simply not get the joke, those after a spot of nostalgia could do far worse. --Phil Udell
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Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Production Year: 1956 - Comedy - Director: Joshua Logan - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Betty Field, Hope Lange, Eileen Heckart, Arthur O'Connell, Casey Adams, Hans Conried, Robert Bray
Advantages: Classic comedy Disadvantages: Not laugh out loud funny
an interview with the creator, Peter Spence, filmographies of the cast and production notes. The interview is worth watching, although it is clear that Spence had indigestion at the time(!); it gives some insight into his writing and the choice of location for the series - apparently the Manor was owned by Spence's parents-in-law. The filmographies and production notes are worth a glance, but no more.
It is hard to pinpoint exactly why this series was so successful, although that it was successful is without doubt - the show regularly attracted audiences of twenty million people and it was certainly one of the highlights of my childhood. Even those not around to see the original episodes have probably heard about it, because the actors returned for a Christmas special last year. I personally think that it was because of the relationship that ...
Advantages: Neatly presented; Excellent quality; Great bonus features Disadvantages: I cannot think of any.
This box-set DVD collection of the much loved British comedy, "To The ManorBorn" is a great set. It includes all three series of this marvellous comedy from the 1970s and includes some great extra features such as cast interviews and commentaries. It is presented in a neat storage box and allows one to keep all three DVD boxes tidy and together. "To The ManorBorn" tells the story of the upper-class Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and her life as she is forced to sell her beloved ancestral home "Grantleigh Manor." The new owner, Richard DeVere and Audrey soon bevelop a love-hate relationaship which is concluded brilliantly at the end of the three series. A truely British comedy which will have one laughing most sincerely and thoroughly recommended. ...
Advantages: Historic building, great food, comfortable bedrooms, excellent service Disadvantages: Some updating required in bedrooms
and Ride, which is by far the best way to visit York (free parking and £2 round trip each). We had an excellent package (booked via Q hotels, the group owners). Our 2 nights DBB package cost only £200 per couple overall. Best tip is to join the Q hotels club because this gives you additional discounts, reduced deposit, and advance notice of special offers. ...
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