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To the Manor Born

“THE HILARIOUS COMEDY SERIES”

Series Overview

Following the love-hate relationship between upper-class Audrey Forbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere, the nouveau riche businessman who buys her manor house when she can no longer afford to keep it.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 21 Episodes

30 min per episode

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1979 – 1981

Premiered: Sun, Sep 30, 1979

Created By
Peter Spence

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Nov 29, 1981

Season 3, Episode 7: “Back to the Manor”

Richard loses control of his company when his main supporter, Audrey's rich uncle, dies suddenly, and Richard is forced to sell most of his assets, including Grantleigh Manor.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Richard and Audrey's Love Story | To the Manor BornOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-13

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Spence

Original Score & Music

Ronnie Hazlehurst

Film Editing

John Dunstan

Producers

Gareth Gwenlan

Department Leadership Roster

Gareth Gwenlan

Producer

Ronnie Hazlehurst

Ronnie Hazlehurst

Original Music Composer

John Dunstan

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About To the Manor Born

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What is To the Manor Born about?

Following the love-hate relationship between upper-class Audrey Forbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere, the nouveau riche businessman who buys her manor house when she can no longer afford to keep it.

How many seasons does To the Manor Born have?

To the Manor Born comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in To the Manor Born?

Key cast members in To the Manor Born include Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne, Daphne Heard, John Rudling.

Who created or directed To the Manor Born?

To the Manor Born was developed and directed by Peter Spence.