Martin Bryce (Richard Briers) is a committee man. He has numerous schemes and committees organized around the neighborhood. He is so obsessive about every detail of everything he does, he is driving his long-suffering wife, Anne (Dame Penelope Wilton), slowly crazy. Then the new neighbor Paul Ryman (Peter Egan) arrives. He has a more worldly outlook than those who liv... Read all
Cast:Richard Briers , Penelope Wilton , Peter Egan , Stanley Lebor , Geraldine Newman , Gabrielle Daye , Timothy Bateson , Ann Davies , Pamela Salem , Ronnie Stevens , Suzan Crowley , Brian Gwaspari , Harriet Reynolds , Ray Winstone , James Grout , Vivienne Martin , Peter Blake , Fiona Curzon
Martin entertains Mrs Beardsmore and her friends from the Old Folks Home. But they don't seem to like Bingo.
It's the annual cricket match. Paul saves the day, but is he a gentleman?
Martin and Ann throw a dinner party and invite Paul and his girlfriend. But why is Martin buying so many different drinks?
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.
It's the annual snooker competition. Martin is desperate to win but he knows that Paul is very good at everything he tries.
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.
Martin & Ann go to Paul's party and meet Dave, the psychiatrist. Dave seems to be very interested in Martin.
Christmas is a bit different this year. Paul has a few extra house guests and Ann volunteers to look after the overflow.