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Summary

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith) is looking forward to taking sole charge of the Grantleigh Manor estate after the death of her husband.

Unfortunately, the Manor has to be sold to cover outstanding debts.

The new owner is Richard De Vere (Peter Bowles), the Managing Director 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.

Cast List

  Penelope Keith as Audrey fforbes-Hamilton
  Peter Bowles as Richard De Vere
  Angela Thorne as Marjory Frobisher
  John Rudling as Brabinger
  Daphne Heard as Maria Polouvicka (Mrs Poo)
  Michael Bilton as Ned
  Gerald Sim as The Rector

Production Details

Written by:
Peter Spence, Christopher Bond

Directed by:
Gareth Gwenlan

Produced by:
Gareth Gwenlan

3 series, 21 episodes

Transmitted: 1979-81

TV Channel: BBC1

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