I recently threw out the question to all of you: what are your most loved (or perhaps most hated!) British sitcoms? And from the dozens of fantastic suggestions, ‘To The Manor Born’ definitely made the cut!
This beloved classic, originally airing from 1979 to 1981 (plus a special in 2007), gave us the unforgettable duo of Penelope Keith as the wonderfully dignified Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Peter Bowles as the smooth, self-made millionaire, Richard DeVere. The story begins with Audrey having to sell her grand family estate, only for it to be snapped up by the very charming (and very ‘new money’) DeVere. It’s a premise that feels so quintessentially British and, dare I say, harmless! So, what could possibly be controversial or disliked about a show like this? Let’s dive in and find out!