Name: To the Manor Born
Released: 1979-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne

TV Show · Comedy · Romance

Audrey, a snobbish woman in her elderly years, discovers she is bankrupt only after her late husband's death. Meanwhile, Richard, the new owner of her manor, is in trouble by one of his shareholders, when Audrey tries to help him.

1979 · 24m

Starring Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne

Director Gareth Gwenlan

EPISODE 1

Grantleigh

When her inheritance is eaten up by her late husband's creditors, Audrey prepares to bid farewell to her beloved manor house, until a mysterious millionaire enters her life, the suave Peter Bowles.

24m
EPISODE 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.

28m
EPISODE 3

Going to Church

Audrey takes DeVere to task for failing to turn up to church on Sunday but then fails to practise what she preaches.

29m
EPISODE 4

Nation's Heritage

DeVere moves his multinational grocery business to the manor and crosses swords with Audrey over a fireplace.

25m
EPISODE 5

The Summer Hunt Ball

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

29m
EPISODE 6

Grape Vine

Despite having come down in the world, Audrey feels appearances demand she take a holiday but dreads leaving her beloved Grantleigh Manor in DeVere's hands.

26m