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7.5 / 10(16 votes)IMDb15First Aired: 19844 Seasons

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series Overview

Martin Bryce lives in a quiet suburban close with his wife Anne. He does his best to "organise" the leisure time of all of the other inhabitants of the close, running umpteen societies and doing "good works". He's is quite happy with his lot until Paul Ryman moves in next door.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 26 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1984 – 1987

Premiered: Sun, Jan 29, 1984

Created By
John Esmonde
Bob LarbeyBob Larbey

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 6, 1987

Season 4, Episode 7: “Half an Office”

Martin suddenly finds out that the Personnel Department's plans to extend their office will threaten his own office space. He decides to say nothing, but events take a strange course.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Type: Bloopers • Published 2013-05-11

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harold Snoad

Producers

Sydney Lotterby, Harold Snoad

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Harold Snoad

Harold Snoad

Director

Sydney Lotterby

Sydney Lotterby

Producer

Harold Snoad

Harold Snoad

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ever Decreasing Circles

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What is Ever Decreasing Circles about?

Martin Bryce lives in a quiet suburban close with his wife Anne. He does his best to "organise" the leisure time of all of the other inhabitants of the close, running umpteen societies and doing "good works". He's is quite happy with his lot until Paul Ryman moves in next door.

How many seasons does Ever Decreasing Circles have?

Ever Decreasing Circles comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Ever Decreasing Circles?

Key cast members in Ever Decreasing Circles include Penelope Wilton, Richard Briers, Peter Egan, Geraldine Newman, Stanley Lebor.

Who created or directed Ever Decreasing Circles?

Ever Decreasing Circles was developed and directed by Harold Snoad.