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1. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Housework (1984)

Comedy, Drama

9.1
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Ann is in hospital leaving martin to manage at home by himself. He plans everything down to the finest detail, but the best laid plans.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 88

2. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Moving On (1989)

80 min | Comedy, Drama

9.0
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Everything looks rosy, despite the big changes.

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 87

3. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Stuck in a Loft (1987)

Comedy, Drama

9.0
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The friends rent a country cottage. Martin shines with his practical knowledge. But then he gets a bit stuck.

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 88

4. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Manure (1986)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.9
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Martin agrees to take delivery of some manure for Paul's garden. Things don't quite go according to plan. Paul clears everything up in record time when he gets home.

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 80

5. The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode: The Wind-Break War (1976)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

8.9
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Tom becomes concerned when he hears she is planning to build a wind break. He can see a major problem with the further growth of his fruit crop.

Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington

Votes: 119

6. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: The Cricket Match (1984)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.8
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It's the annual cricket match. Paul saves the day, but is he a gentleman?

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 90

7. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: The Party (1984)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.8
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Christmas is a bit different this year. Paul has a few extra house guests and Ann volunteers to look after the overflow.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 81

8. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Goodbye, Paul? (1987)

Comedy, Drama

8.8
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Martin is overjoyed when Paul talks about leaving the area. He will only stay if he can find a new premises for his business. Then Martin finds the ideal location, but should he tell Paul?

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 78

9. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: The Accident (1993)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.7
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Miss Farnaby summons her solicitor Mr Horsham so that she can make provision in her will for Mulberry,something that does not please Bert and Alice though Mulberry assures them that he ... See full summary »

Director: Clive Grainger | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Mary Healey

Votes: 20

10. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: The Art Class (1993)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.7
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After Mulberry submits her painting to a local competition where it is praised Miss Farnaby decides to join an art class after which she takes the staff to watch the village football team ... See full summary »

Director: Clive Grainger | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Mary Healey

Votes: 20

11. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: A Mysterious Guest (1993)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.7
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Miss Farnaby returns from the library and tells Mulberry she met a charming man,Mr Smith,whom she has invited to dinner but Mulberry is shocked when this turns out to be his father. When ... See full summary »

Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Mary Healey

Votes: 19

12. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
Episode: Frost at the London Palladium for the British Film and Television Awards (1970)

Comedy, Talk-Show

8.7
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A departure from the usual Wembley studio as Frost presents the star-studded awards with help from his usual mix of regulars and guest artistes.

Director: Philip Casson | Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson

Votes: 43

13. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Neighbourhood Watch (1987)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.6
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Martin starts up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. But will the power go to his head?

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 78

14. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Snooker (1984)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.6
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It's the annual snooker competition. Martin is desperate to win but he knows that Paul is very good at everything he tries.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 86

15. The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode: Silly, But It's Fun.... (1977)

TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy

8.6
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Tom and Barbara have put the episode when they were vandalised behind them and are making their own decorations on Christmas eve. Next door Margo has argued with the company delivering all ... See full summary »

Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington

Votes: 151

16. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Jumping to Conclusions (1987)

Comedy, Drama

8.6
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Ann isn't doing well in her studies. Her choice of a secret study buddy leads to some misunderstanding.

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 79

17. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: A Surprise for Jean (1997)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

8.6
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Jean has been complaining about the lack of surprise in her and Lionel's life. Taking this to mean that Jean is bored, Lionel decides to plan a surprise vacation telling Jean at the last ... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 104

18. Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
Episode: Episode #5.8 (1991)

Comedy

8.6
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Veronica decides not to sell the business and makes Sandra the new manager. She and Marcello finally head off to Sicily. Elmo hires a boat, takes off and makes Leslie the wine bar manager. Jacko gets two tempting offers of a place to stay.

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Nicky Croydon, Mike Walling, Jackie Lye

Votes: 8

19. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: Fireworks (1992)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.6
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Miss Farnaby wants to put on the traditional Guy Fawkes day celebration, but Mulberry interferes to break the tradition.

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Lill Roughley

Votes: 22

20. Get Some In! (1975–1978)
Episode: Crush (1976)

Comedy

8.6
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A less-than-successful pulling partner leaves Smith entertaining two girls, Marsh finds a way to avoid paying Leckie the two quid he owes him, and Richardson's upset when he learns that Mrs. Fairfax is moving to Aden.

Director: Michael Mills | Stars: Tony Selby, David Janson, Robert Lindsay, Gerard Ryder

Votes: 20

21. Get Some In! (1975–1978)
Episode: Exam Results (1977)

Comedy

8.6
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Marsh shocks Baker by claiming that he is the victim of racial prejudice, the lads worry that they'll be posted to the four corners of the world, and Smith can't hide his admiration when Wendy outwits a former corporal.

Director: Michael Mills | Stars: Tony Selby, David Janson, Gerard Ryder, Robert Lindsay

Votes: 13

22. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Local Hero (1986)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.5
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Martin performs an act of heroism. But how will he handle the fame and adulation?

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 75

23. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: One Night Stand (1986)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.5
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Martin is abroad on a business trip. He wakes up in a compromising position. What if word gets back to Ann?

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 90

24. The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode: Backs to the Wall (1975)

TV-Y | 27 min | Comedy

8.5
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The Leadbetters go on holidays just as twin disasters of Tom injuring his back and extreme weather conditions threaten the Good's dream of self sufficiency to the test. Their first harvest ... See full summary »

Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington

Votes: 100

25. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: A Musical Evening (1993)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.5
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Alice has befriended Alf,the signalman at the local train station but assures Miss Farnaby and Mulberry that the relationship is platonic. That night Miss Farnaby puts on a musical evening ... See full summary »

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Mary Healey

Votes: 18

26. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: An Unexpected Visit (1993)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.5
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Miss Farnaby's sisters come for the weekend. Adele's husband is in financial difficulties and she wants Miss Farnaby to sell the house to help them out. She tries to persuade Bert and Alice... See full summary »

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Mary Healey

Votes: 18

27. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: Arrival (1992)

30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.5
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Miss Farnaby, an elderly woman, terrorizes her staff until Mulberry, a breath of fresh air, appears and begins rehabilitating her.

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Lill Roughley

Votes: 23

28. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Holiday Plans (1984)

Comedy, Drama

8.5
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It's time for their annual holiday. Will everyone go to the Bavarian Alps as usual or will they listen to Paul's suggestion?

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 82

29. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: Visiting Rocky (1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

8.5
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After an embarrassing performance at rowing on the river, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire where she meets his father, Rocky and his eccentric housekeeper Mrs. Bale. While in Hampshire, Lionel learns that his father plans on re-marrying.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Frank Middlemass

Votes: 126

30. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: Springtime (1993)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.5
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Miss Farnaby is coming out of her shell and entering the local hyacinth growing competition but Death tells Mulberry he must leave her and only return for the day of her death. To encourage... See full summary »

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Mary Healey

Votes: 22

31. Mulberry (1992–1993)

30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.4
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The son of Death and Springtime is sent to collect the acerbic and reclusive Miss Farnaby. He joins the staff in her manor house, becomes her personal servant, and endeavors to help her enjoy life during her three month extension.

Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, John Bennett

Votes: 430

32. All for Love (1982–1983)
Episode: Mrs. Silly (1983)

55 min | Romance

8.4
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Diffident and perpetually flustered mother tries to keep the affections of her son, continually embarrassing him in front of school mates and teachers, while he sees his (jolly)father in a ... See full summary »

Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Maggie Smith, Adrian Ross Magenty, Deborah Grant, Michael Culver

Votes: 11

33. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: Pardon? (1998)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

8.4
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The family begins to notice that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. Feeling that they must do something about it, Jean, Judy and Sandy enlist Alistair's help in trying to find a way to tell Lionel, gently.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 111

34. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: Wedding Day Nerves (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

8.4
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Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims

Votes: 110

35. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Vicars and Tarts (1984)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Martin organises a fund raising dance which, at Paul's suggestion, has the theme of a "Vicars and Tarts" party.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 82

36. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Relaxation (1987)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Martin is too tense, even by the standards that normally apply to him, he seems overwrought. Paul teaches him some relaxation techniques.

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 74

37. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: House to Let (1986)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Some neighbours move out of The Close. Paul buys their house as an investment and plans to rent it out. But who will Paul choose as tenants?

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 77

38. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: The Psychiatrist (1984)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Martin & Ann go to Paul's party and meet Dave, the psychiatrist. Dave seems to be very interested in Martin.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 82

39. The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode: Anniversary (1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

8.4
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With their goat not yielding any milk and much of the garden still soaked in oil Tom is in no mood to celebrate his birthday and the second anniversary of quitting his job. To get funds he ... See full summary »

Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington

Votes: 88

40. The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode: The Happy Event (1976)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

8.4
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Barbara manages to get her hands on a horse, Tom is opposed to the idea because he thinks the animal will consume more resources than it supplies. Margo hears of the conflict and turns the whole subject in a feminist cause.

Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington

Votes: 91

41. Please Sir! (1968–1972)
Episode: Situations Vacant (1970)

25 min | Comedy

8.4
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Mr Hedges is growing increasingly worried about Dennis' lack of a job when he leaves school. One possibility is working as a stable boy at the local brewery, but will Dennis' father allow it?

Director: Alan Wallis | Stars: John Alderton, Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson

Votes: 13

42. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: Boredom (1984)

Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Ann is bored with being a housewife. Hilda tries to help with an array of hobbies. Paul offers a job but then withdraws the offer. Martin comes up with the perfect solution.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 79

43. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode: The Tea Party (1984)

Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Martin entertains Mrs Beardsmore and her friends from the Old Folks Home. But they don't seem to like Bingo.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor

Votes: 98

44. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: The Dinner Party (1992)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.4
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Miss Farnaby decides to have a dinner party. Things go badly and more is revealed about Mulberry's background.

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Lill Roughley

Votes: 19

45. Mulberry (1992–1993)
Episode: The Holiday (1992)

29 min | Comedy, Fantasy

8.4
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Miss Farnaby, still upset after the visit from her sister, wins a trip to the English coast in the off-season, which she refuses. Not allowing Miss Farnaby to stay depressed, Mulberry asks her if she'd like to take a nice trip.

Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Geraldine McEwan, Tony Selby, Lill Roughley

Votes: 19

46. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance

8.3
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The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.

Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 4,967

47. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: The Anniversary Party (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

8.3
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While Jean and Lionel announce their engagement to everyone, Stephen sets in motion his surprise anniversary party for Penny.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 114

48. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: The Copper Kettle (1992)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

8.3
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Lionel and Jean spend the day at an old country town they used to visit frequently in their youth. Walking through the town they find that many things have changed but they manage to encounter old spots and some treasured memories.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Tony Westrope

Votes: 135

49. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: The Wedding (2002)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

8.3
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The day of Alistair and Judy's wedding is here and everyone hopes it will go off without a hitch. But a best man with a broken leg and the threat of an emotional breakdown from Alistair threaten to wreck everything.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 103

50. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: Wedding Preparations (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

8.3
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As the day of the wedding draws closer and closer, nerves are on high, the stress is mounting, the guest list is increasing and every day Jean and Lionel find something new that needs to be done.

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 107



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