TV series
To the Manor Born
1979–1981, English, on BBC One. Created by Peter Spence.
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Following the love-hate relationship between upper-class Audrey Forbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere, the nouveau riche businessman who buys her manor house when she can no longer afford to keep it.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 21
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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Latest episode
S3 E7: Back to the Manor
Aired 29 November 1981
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Peter SpenceCreator
- Penelope KeithAudrey fforbes-Hamilton · 21 ep
- Peter BowlesRichard DeVere · 21 ep
- Angela ThorneMarjory Frobisher · 21 ep
- Daphne HeardMrs Polouvicka · 17 ep
- John RudlingBrabinger · 17 ep
- Michael BiltonNed · 15 ep
- Gerald SimThe Rector · 14 ep
- Anthony SharpBrigadier Lemington · 8 ep
- Daphne OxenfordMrs Patterson · 6 ep
- Betty TuckerMrs Beecham · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 September 1979
- Last aired
- 29 November 1981
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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To the Manor Born: quick answers
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How many seasons of To the Manor Born are there?
To the Manor Born has 3 seasons and 21 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is To the Manor Born finished?
Yes. To the Manor Born ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is To the Manor Born on?
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To the Manor Born parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
To the Manor Born is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like To the Manor Born?
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Who created To the Manor Born?
To the Manor Born was created by Peter Spence and stars Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne.