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Ever Decreasing Circles

  • 1984 – 1987
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 4 seasons
  • 7.5/10

Martin Bryce lives in a quiet suburban close with his wife Anne. He does his best to "organise" the leisure time of all of the other inhabitants of the close, running umpteen societies and doing "good works". He's is quite happy with his lot until Paul Ryman moves in next door.

Latest: Season 4 · 1987

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  1. E1. Relaxation

    Oct 25, 1987 · 30m

    The stress of seeking total perfection in every aspect of Martin's day-to-day life, and organizing others around him with military precision has finally taken its toll on his nerves. Something has got to be done to make him relax, and soon!

  2. E2. Goodbye, Paul?

    Nov 1, 1987 · 30m

    Martin finds himself in a difficult position. Paul is going to move out of the area if he can't find suitable premises for his new venture. Martin knows of one which would be beneficial to the elderly owner, but should he tell Paul?

  3. E3. Stuck in a Loft

    Nov 8, 1987 · 30m

    Hilda and Howard, Martin and Ann rent a country cottage for the weekend. Paul and Sarah come along, and Martin takes the chance to demonstrate his practical knowledge—but he finds his style somewhat cramped.

  4. E4. Neighbourhood Watch

    Nov 15, 1987 · 30m

    Martin ""co-ordinates"" the neighborhood watch with predictable results.

  5. E5. The Footpath

    Nov 22, 1987 · 30m

    Martin is incensed when Howard and Hilda are denied their right to use a public footpath by a local farmer. Martin decides to champion their cause and wonders whether he should sort out the whole country's footpath situation in general.

  6. E6. Jumping to Conclusions

    Nov 29, 1987 · 30m

    The results of Ann's Open University interim test are not very impressive. She is understandably worried and decides that in future it might help to bounce her ideas off someone. Her choice of a study partner causes quite a stir.

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