To the Manor Born

To the Manor Born (1979-2007)

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Lady Audrey Forbes-Hamilton has fallen on hard times since the death of her husband, Martin. Forced to sell Grantleigh Manor, which has been in her family for 400 years, she graciously adjusts to her new circumstances in The Lodge at the edge of the estate. The Manor is now occupied by supermarket magnate Richard DeVere and his elderly mother. Audrey is annoyed that her position on the estate has been usurped by a man who represents everything Audrey regards as bad taste. It's clearly a love-hate relationship from the beginning, but between foiling DeVere's plans and bringing his ego down a notch or two, Audrey manages to stamp her authority on the running of the Manor while the faint whisper of romance echoes across the way.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E07Back to the ManorNov 29, 1981
S03E06Connections in High PlacesNov 22, 1981
S03E05CosmeticsNov 15, 1981
S03E04Birds vs. BeesNov 8, 1981
S03E03Horses vs. CarsNov 1, 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

To the Manor Born premiere?

The first episode of 'To the Manor Born' aired on September 30, 1979.

Who created 'To the Manor Born'?

'To the Manor Born' was created by Peter Spence.

Who played the lead character in 'To the Manor Born'?

Penelope Keith played the lead role of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in 'To the Manor Born'.

What was the name of Audrey's deceased husband in 'To the Manor Born'?

Audrey's late husband was named Richard fforbes-Hamilton.

Where was 'To the Manor Born' set?

'To the Manor Born' was set in the fictional village of Grantleigh.

Who played the role of Richard DeVere in 'To the Manor Born'?

Peter Bowles played the role of Richard DeVere in 'To the Manor Born'.

What was the occupation of Richard DeVere in 'To the Manor Born'?

Richard DeVere was a wealthy businessman in 'To the Manor Born'.

Who played the role of Marjory Frobisher in 'To the Manor Born'?

Angela Thorne played the role of Marjory Frobisher in 'To the Manor Born'.

What was the relationship between Audrey and Richard in 'To the Manor Born'?

Audrey and Richard had a love-hate relationship in 'To the Manor Born'.

Who played the role of Ned in 'To the Manor Born'?

John Rudling played the role of Ned in 'To the Manor Born'.

What was the name of the manor in 'To the Manor Born'?

The manor in 'To the Manor Born' was named Grantleigh Manor.

Who was the showrunner for 'To the Manor Born'?

The showrunner for 'To the Manor Born' was Gareth Gwenlan.

Who directed the majority of 'To the Manor Born' episodes?

Peter Frazer-Jones directed the majority of 'To the Manor Born' episodes.

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  • Birtokosnak születve (Hungary)

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