Penelope Keith's well known series with Peter Bowles and Angela Thorne is a total delight. It has been many years since shown first on BBC and it has become ageless and as up to date as the present.
Product description
TO THE MANOR BORN - Boxset (series 1-3) + 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
The series
Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton is sad when her husband dies but is shocked when she realises that she has to leave Grantleigh Manor where her family has lived forever. The new owner is Richard De Vere, owner of a major supermarket chain. Audrey makes sure she's on hand to keep an eye on him by buying The Old Lodge on the edge of the Manor grounds. As time goes by both Richard and Audrey realises that they are falling for each other but both are too shy to do anything about it. Meanwhile, Mrs. Polouvicka, Richard's mother (he changed his name to help him in his business) knows the situation between Richard and Audrey and is determined to see that Richard does the right thing. Audrey's friend Marjory Frobisher and butler Brabinger are on hand to help out if necessary.
As Richard and Audrey plan to celebrate their silver wedding (25th) anniversary, with both planning a surprise party for the other, Richard confesses to Audrey that he owns "Farmer Tom", a company that has been putting the neighbouring estates out of business. Audrey leaves him, staying with Marjory. Richard tries to think of a way to get Audrey back, going to the grave of his mother, who died in 1988, for help. He gets the idea of allowing a rock concert to be held on the estate. When the license application is up before the Magistrates' Court, Richard changes his mind, in front of a furious Audrey, and says that he does not want the concert held there. However, Audrey still does not forgive him, until the following day, her anniversary, when Marjory leads her to a surprise party organised by Richard.
This movie comes from our personal collection and only one piece is available
DVD Rating
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See the list of episodes and other details under Additional information.
Additional information
Starring
Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne, Daphne Heard, John Rudling, Gerald Sim, Michael Bilton, Alexander Armstrong, Alan David, Michael Cochrane, Georgie Glen, Gabriel Pac, Maz Nieviarovski, David Hedges, Judith Street
Format
Box set, Colour PAL
Main soundtrack
English Stereo
Subtitles
Series 1-3: None 25th Anniversary Special: OFF, English for the Hard of Hearing
Region
(Series 1-3) (25th Anniversary Special)
Aspect ratio
Series 1-3: 4:3 25th Anniversary Special: 16:9 Anamorphic
Number of discs
7
Classification
BBFC (Boxset) (25th Anniversary Special)
Studio
Series 1-3: Acorn Media 25th Anniversary Special: 2 Entertain Video
DVD release date
Series 1-3: 10 Jan 2005 25th Anniversary Special: 11 Feb 2008
Run time
686 minutes (11 hours 26 mins)
EAN
Series 1-3: 5036193090073 25th Anniversary Special: 5014503259723
Episodes
Series 1 (2 discs)
01 Grantleigh 02 All New Together 03 Going to Church 04 Nations of Heritage 05 The Summer Hunt Ball 06 The Grape Vine 07 A Touch of Class
Special Features: Interview with writer Peter Spence, Cast filmographies, Production notes
Series 2 (2 discs)
08 The First Noel (Christmas Special) 09 The New Farm Manager 10 The Spare Room 11 Never Be Alone 12 Tramps and Poachers 13 The Honours List 14 Vive Le Sport
Special Features: Interview with writer Peter Spence, Cast filmographies, Production notes
Series 3 (2 discs)
15 The New Scout Hut 16 Station Closing 17 Horses Vs. Cars 18 Birds Vs. Bees 19 Cosmetics 20 Connections in High Places 21 Back to the Manor
Special Features: Interview with writer Peter Spence, Cast filmographies, Production notes