To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy
To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy
Between 1979 and 1981, up to 24 million viewers were glued to their TV sets for a sitcom that followed the fortunes of upper-class widow Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith) after she was forced to sell her manor house to self-made grocer Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). This 90-minute special features an interview with Penelope Keith, as well as hearing from co-stars, crew and celebrity fans, while there are classic clips and behind-the-scenes archive
To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy airs on Channel 5 HD at 5:45 PM, Saturday 29 June. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
Arts ➝ Culture (without music)
Emma Clarke
Executive Producer