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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

Christmas Special - New Horizons 1989

While organising the annual summer fete, Martin has some unexpected news at work. He has been offered a move to another area, but would the community be able to cope without him?

Episode Notes

This episode also features The Sussex Army Cadet Force Band and The Band of the Royal Marines

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Sun 24th December 1989
Time:
19.45
Channel:
BBC One
Length:
85 minutes

Episode 4.8 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
Ann Davies ... Mrs Ripper
Simon Merrick ... Mr Beavis
David Janson ... Mr Ellison
Vanessa Knox Mawer ... Mrs Ellison
Brian Cant ... Vince
Carmel Cryan ... Nina
Les Clack ... Mr Britten
Alexander Scott ... Darren
Frank Coda ... Waiter
Noel Slattery ... Removal man
Writing Team
John Esmonde ... Writer
Bob Larbey ... Writer
Production Team
Harold Snoad ... Director
Harold Snoad ... Producer
Eric Walmsley ... Production Design