Ever Decreasing Circles

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

Genre: Comedy, Drama

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

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The New Neighbour

Sun, Jan 29, 1984

The Close is well organised by Martin with various committees and campaigns. Paul moves in and threatens to upset the apple cart. Ann welcomes their new neighbour, Martin isn't so sure.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Taking Over

Sun, Feb 5, 1984

Martin complains about the pressure of all of his committee work once too often. Paul persuades the others to help lighten Martin's load.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ A Strange Woman

Sun, Feb 12, 1984

Martin is scandalised by Paul's behaviour when he burns a perfectly good house sign and entertains scantily clad women in his back garden.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Holiday Plans

Sun, Feb 19, 1984

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

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Vicars and Tarts

Sun, Feb 26, 1984

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

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ The Tea Party

Sun, Oct 21, 1984

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

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Cricket Match

Sun, Oct 28, 1984

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

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ A Married Man

Sun, Nov 4, 1984

Martin and Ann throw a dinner party and invite Paul and his girlfriend. But why is Martin buying so many different drinks?

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Housework

Sun, Nov 11, 1984

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.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Snooker

Sun, Nov 18, 1984

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

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Boredom

Sun, Dec 2, 1984

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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ The Psychiatrist

Sun, Dec 9, 1984

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

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ The Party

Sun, Dec 23, 1984

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

Ever Decreasing Circles

S1.E1 ∙ The New Neighbour

S1.E2 ∙ Taking Over

S1.E3 ∙ A Strange Woman

S1.E4 ∙ Holiday Plans

S1.E5 ∙ Vicars and Tarts

S2.E1 ∙ The Tea Party

S2.E2 ∙ The Cricket Match

S2.E3 ∙ A Married Man

S2.E4 ∙ Housework

S2.E5 ∙ Snooker

S2.E6 ∙ Boredom

S2.E7 ∙ The Psychiatrist

S2.E8 ∙ The Party

S3.E1 ∙ Manure

S3.E2 ∙ One Night Stand

S3.E3 ∙ House to Let

S3.E4 ∙ Local Hero

S3.E5 ∙ The Campaign

S3.E6 ∙ Cavaliers and Roundheads

S4.E1 ∙ Relaxation

S4.E2 ∙ Goodbye, Paul?

S4.E3 ∙ Stuck in a Loft

S4.E4 ∙ Neighbourhood Watch

S4.E5 ∙ The Footpath

S4.E6 ∙ Jumping to Conclusions

S4.E7 ∙ Half an Office

S5.E1 ∙ Moving On