---
title: "Blandings"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blandings-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 59440
imdb_id: "tt2211457"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 29
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blandings (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blandings-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blandings is a British comedy television series adapted from the Blandings Castle stories of P.G. Wodehouse. The series was produced with the partial financial assistance of the European Regional Development Fund. It was first broadcast on BBC One, and stars Timothy Spall, Jennifer Saunders and Mark Williams. The series follows the foibles of an eccentric aristocrat, his peculiar family, and the ramshackle ancestral home they share. P.G. Wodehouse's beloved stories serve as the basis for the comedy series. The show's adaptation was done by Guy Andrews.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An eccentric aristocrat and his peculiar family navigate life in their ramshackle ancestral home."

### Why Watch
- based on beloved stories by P.G. Wodehouse
- features a notable ensemble cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited to two seasons
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a lighthearted comedy suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, british, lighthearted, eccentric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 8 (62%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: P.G. Wodehouse
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC One

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Farthing** as *The Hon. Frederick Threepwood*
- **Timothy Spall** as *Clarence Threepwood, 9th Earl of Emsworth*
- **Jennifer Saunders** as *Lady Constance Keeble*
- **Tim Vine** as *Sebastian Beach*
- **Mark Williams** as *Sebastian Beach*
- **Robert Bathurst** as *Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe*
- **Tony Maudsley** as *Cyril Wellbeloved*
- **David Walliams** as *Baxter*
- **Ron Donachie** as *Angus McAllister*
- **Julian Rhind-Tutt** as *Galahad*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series based on?
The series is adapted from the Blandings Castle stories by P.G. Wodehouse.

### Q: Who are some of the main cast members?
The series stars Timothy Spall, Jennifer Saunders, Jack Farthing, Tim Vine, and Mark Williams.

### Q: When did the series first air?
It was first broadcast on BBC One on 13 January 2013.

### Q: Who adapted the stories for television?
The series was adapted for television by Guy Andrews.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
It follows the foibles of an eccentric aristocrat and his peculiar family living in their ancestral home.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blandings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/59440)
- [Blandings (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blandings_(TV_series))
- [Blandings (TV Series 2013–2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2211457/)
- [Blandings (TV Series 2013-2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/59440-blandings/cast)
- [Blandings - Season 1 (2013) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1BlItdqJ2j7OAHpzh7lsoLT0_9fHbbj)
- [Blandings (2013) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/blandings/credits)

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