The British Sitcom Guide is re-launching as this bigger, better website. This new site isn't yet finished. Find out more
Sign Into BSG
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Martin Bryce (Richard Briers), Paul Ryman (Peter Egan), Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Ever Decreasing Circles

Episode 2.1

When Martin invites old Mrs Beardsmore round for tea, Ann is horrified to see him return with a minibus full of her friends from the old people's home.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Sun 21st October 1984
Time:
19.15
Channel:
BBC One
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 2.1 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Richard Briers ... Martin Bryce
Peter Egan ... Paul Ryman
Penelope Wilton ... Ann Bryce
Stanley Lebor ... Howard Hughes
Geraldine Newman ... Hilda Hughes
Guest Cast
Gabrielle Daye ... Mrs Beardsmore
Myrtle Devenish ... Old lady
Gilly Flower ... Old lady
Ruby Buchanan ... Old lady
Writing Team
John Esmonde ... Writer
Bob Larbey ... Writer
Production Team
Sydney Lotterby ... Director
Sydney Lotterby ... Producer
Tom Yardley-Jones ... Production Design