The Bounder
Series Overview
The Bounder is a British sitcom which ran from 16 April 1982 to 28 October 1983, made by Yorkshire Television. The series starred Peter Bowles as Howard Booth, an ex-convict who served two years in jail. He lives with Trevor Mountjoy who's his brother in law, and his wife Mary Rosalind Ayres. The latter left after Series one in 1982. It also starred Isla Blair as the next door widowed neighbour, Laura Miles. This series was created by Eric Chappell.
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2 Seasons • 14 Episodes
30 min per episode
1982 – 1983
Premiered: Fri, Apr 16, 1982
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 7: “Unreasonable Behaviour”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Chappell
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What is The Bounder about?
The Bounder is a British sitcom which ran from 16 April 1982 to 28 October 1983, made by Yorkshire Television. The series starred Peter Bowles as Howard Booth, an ex-convict who served two years in jail. He lives with Trevor Mountjoy who's his brother in law, and his wife Mary Rosalind Ayres. The latter left after Series one in 1982. It also starred Isla Blair as the next door widowed neighbour, Laura Miles. This series was created by Eric Chappell.
How many seasons does The Bounder have?
The Bounder comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Bounder?
Key cast members in The Bounder include George Cole, Peter Bowles, Isla Blair.
Who created or directed The Bounder?
The Bounder was developed and directed by Eric Chappell.