Penelope Keith
Audrey
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- 1. Grantleigh Sep 30, 1979
- Widowed Lady Audrey struggles to retain her husband's estate.
- 2. All New Together Oct 7, 1979
- Audrey moves out of Grantleigh Manor to make way for the new owners.
- 3. Going to Church Oct 14, 1979
- Richard DeVere fails to turn up in church on his first Sunday, bringing Audrey's disapproval.
In To the Manor Born, Penelope Keith (who was previously best known for her role as social-climber Margo Leadbetter in the suburban sitcom The Good Life), plays upper-class Audrey fforbes-Hamilton. Upon the death of her husband, Audrey is forced to sell her vast country estate, Grantleigh Manor.
To the Manor Born: Created by Peter Spence. With Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne, Daphne Heard. Following her husband's passing, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is forced to sell her stately home.
The following is a list of episodes for the British sitcom To the Manor Born, that first aired on BBC1 from 30 September 1979 to 29 November 1981, and for a one-off special on 25 December 2007. Each episode from the original series is thirty minutes long.
Any examination of ‘to the manner born’ has to include a mention of its often-quoted incarnation, ‘to the manor born’. That has a similar meaning but stresses manorial birth, that is, it refers to someone born into the nobility.
Tue, Dec 25, 1979. Audrey and Marjory follow family tradition by building a crib for the church although it's crudely assembled. Meanwhile, the vicar asks Richard, the new lord of the manor, to contribute one, but his is a far more commercial model. Both parties claim to prefer the other.
To the Manor Born (TV Series 1979–2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
To the Manor Born. Season 1. Distressed that the buyer of her home has no concept of its history or value, snobbish Aubrey fforbes-Hamilton is ready to put him in his place. 7 1979 7 episodes. X-Ray TV-PG.
To the Manor Born. 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.
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.
To the Manor Born - Full Cast & Crew. 1979 -2019. 3 Seasons. Syndicated. Comedy. TVPG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A lady tries to teach the new owner of her estate the ways of a gentleman.
