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To the Manor Born is a British sitcom created by Peter Spence that first aired on BBC One in 1979. It stars Penelope Keith as Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, a recently widowed aristocrat forced to sell her ancestral country estate to a wealthy self-made supermarket owner, Richard DeVere, played by Peter Bowles. The series ran for three series and 22 episodes, concluding with a Christmas special in 1981 that drew an audience of approximately 24 million viewers in the United Kingdom. A one-off revival special was broadcast on BBC One in 2007.
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Who stars in the British sitcom To the Manor Born?
The show stars Penelope Keith as Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, a recently widowed aristocrat. The cast also includes Peter Bowles as Richard DeVere, a wealthy supermarket owner.
What is the premise of To the Manor Born?
The series follows Audrey after she is forced to sell her ancestral country estate to pay off her late husband's debts. Adding insult to injury, she must remain on the property as the wealthy, self-made businessman who bought it becomes the new lord of the manor.
When did To the Manor Born originally air?
The classic British sitcom first aired on BBC One in 1979. The original run consisted of three highly successful series.
Did To the Manor Born ever get a reunion or revival?
Yes, the original cast reunited in 2007 for a one-off Christmas special. This special finally resolved the long-running romantic tension between Audrey and Richard DeVere.
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