To the Manor Born 1979
“THE HILARIOUS COMEDY SERIES”
What is To the Manor Born?
To the Manor Born is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1979
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 3 seasons · 21 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 21 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
To the Manor Born is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 21 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Upper‑class Audrey battles nouveau‑rich Richard over her beloved manor.”
- Sharp humor about class differences
- Engaging chemistry between leads
- Charming period setting
- Humor reflects 1970s sensibilities which may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy a lighthearted British comedy about class and romance.
The series carries a TV‑PG rating, suitable for general audiences with mild language and situational jokes.
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What is the basic premise?
A sitcom follows Audrey Forbes‑Hamilton’s love‑hate relationship with Richard DeVere, who buys her manor after she can’t afford it.
Who are the main characters?
Audrey Forbes‑Hamilton, an upper‑class woman, and Richard DeVere, a nouveau‑rich businessman.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a comedy series.
When was the series first released?
The show premiered in 1979.
What is the content rating?
It is rated TV‑PG, indicating mild language and situational humor.
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