To the Manor Born

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton

Richard DeVere

Marjory Frobisher

Mrs. Polouvicka

Brabinger

The Rector

Ned

Originally written by Peter Spence as a pilot for BBC Radio in 1968 starring Penelope Keith and Bernard Braden.

The manor house is 18th century Grade II listed building, designed by Sir John Soane, and belonged to the father-in-law of series creator Peter Spence. It is in Cricket St. Thomas, in Somerset. The manor house now forms part of a country hotel with its own wildlife park. The lodge is in reality several miles from the manor house, but with the magic of TV appears to be much closer.

Years later, 10 episodes (six adaptations and four specially written) appeared on BBC Radio 2, starring Penelope Keith and Angela Thorne reprising their roles, and Keith Barron as Richard DeVere.

The Rector: For what we are about to receive may the Lord make us truly thankful.

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton: [Audrey and Brabinger have started their homemade honey business and are tasting their product] We've made a start. From now on we can only expand.

Marjory Frobisher: I was surprised to hear she'd got married at all, I mean she wasn't very attractive was she?