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To the Manor Born - The Complete Series | 
 enlarge | Director: Gareth Gwenlan
Actors: Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $79.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 26212
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 30
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.9
MPN: WARDE1991D
ISBN: 0790793237
UPC: 794051199126
EAN: 9780790793238
ASIN: B0001JXP8Y
Theatrical Release Date: March 25, 1982
Release Date: June 15, 2004
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/22/2005
Amazon.com
To the Manor Born is another BBC sitcom from the genre's golden age, one that came to dominate the ratings during its initial three-season run from 1979-80. Providing Penelope Keith with her first major role after The Good Life, the show focuses on a way of life that now appears hard to comprehend, with storylines concerning hunt balls, village committees, and eccentric brigadiers only adding to the dated feel. What provided the program's key interest, however, was not the terribly quaint Little England setting but the burgeoning relationship between Keith's Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Richard De Vere (Peter Bowles), the new owner of Audrey's old home, Grantleigh Manor. It's all very, very English (the show is set in a village called Cricket St. Thomas) and the continuing use of farce almost creates a sense of parody. But look beyond the infuriating stereotypes and there is some sharp writing going on, predating the city vs countryside debate by nearly two decades. Penelope Keith is, as ever, fantastic value and while new viewers may simply not get the joke, those looking for a spot of nostalgia could do far worse. --Phil Udell
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Great British Humor October 15, 2008
The heritage of what was once in Great Britain is reflected in this series.
Penelope Keith is again superior in this role.
Timeless comedy August 10, 2008
To the Manor Born is a terrific show filled with humor, warmth, charm, and acidic wit. Penelope Keith is excellent as is the rest of the cast.
This is a nice set with enjoyable extra features. It's worth the price!
British Comedy at its best! April 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This sitcom is such a joy to watch. Intelligent humour and great acting make for wonderful entertainment.
Peerless Brit Com April 13, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Absolutely lovely. Stylishly witty without being crass and vulgar.
Quintessentially British Upper Class.
Absolute gem of a series. A must have for the collector!
 how to have it all..by Mrs. fforbes-hamiltonDevere August 9, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this series for my father but i must admit i was quickly hooked myself. The language is a little hard to understand at times and the video is a little grainy but all in all a fun show to watch. The lead characters Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles have great chemistry and the rest of the cast is enjoyable also. You really believe she is the lady of the manor and the rest are just along for the ride. Good viewing for everyone.....
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