How many seasons does Ever Decreasing Circles have?

Ever Decreasing Circles has 4 seasons with 26 episodes.

What network is Ever Decreasing Circles on?

Ever Decreasing Circles airs on BBC One.

When did Ever Decreasing Circles premiere?

Ever Decreasing Circles premiered on July 29, 1978.

Ever Decreasing Circles

Name: Ever Decreasing Circles
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor, Geraldine Newman

BBC One Ended Comedy

4 Seasons · 26 Episodes · Premiered July 29, 1978 · Ended December 24, 1989

Martin Bryce lives in a cul de sac in a quiet suburban area. He is the chairman of every club committee going and believes himself to be the pivotal member of the community. The stability of Martin's life is disturbed when Paul moves in next door. He has the poise, looks and self-confidence to dent Martin's self-imposed rule of 'the Close'. His wife, Ann, has tolerated his compulsive behaviour as she knows he is a good man at heart, but Paul is somebody who will test her loyalty to Martin in more ways than one.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

5 episodes

E01

The New Neighbour

Sun, Jan 29 1984 8:35 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin is a pillar of the community, an avid chairman of every club committee going, who sees himself very much as lord of his manor. But the equilibrium of his world is disrupted when a suave new next-door neighbour moves in.

E02

Taking Over

Sun, Feb 5 1984 8:35 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul takes over the residents' association meeting and Martin is relieved of his chairmanship. A renewed social life beckons, but their new found freedom is short lived as Martin finds himself being used.

E03

A Strange Woman

Sun, Feb 12 1984 8:35 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin and certain others in the Close are nearly scandalised by Paul's outlandish behaviour, burning perfectly good house signs and entertaining scantily clad women in his back garden.

E04

Holiday Plans

Sun, Feb 19 1984 8:35 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's time for members of the Close to go on a holiday outing. Some wish to repeat an earlier trip to the Bavarian Alps, but Paul has something altogether different in mind.

E05

Vicars and Tarts

Sun, Feb 26 1984 8:35 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin organises a fundraising dance. Paul innocently lends a helping hand and in doing so mercilessly interferes with Martin's arrangements. How will Martin retaliate?

Season 2

8 episodes

E01

The Tea Party

Sun, Oct 21 1984 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The residents of a retirement home pay a visit to Martin and Ann. How will they keep their guests entertained?

E02

The Cricket Match

Sun, Oct 28 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia. Martin's not happy when Paul asks if he can join him in the local cricket team.

E03

A Married Man

Sun, Nov 4 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend to dinner, but things don't go as smoothly as they'd planned.

E04

Housework

Sun, Nov 11 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin is left to look after the house when Ann goes into hospital. He's adamant he can cope on his own, but as it turns out, Ann was right to fret about the state of their home.

E05

Snooker

Sun, Nov 18 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sitcom about domestic disharmony in suburbia. Martin hopes to win the local snooker tournament, but is angry when it turns out Paul has a talent for the game as well.

E06

Boredom

Sun, Dec 2 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ann is tired of being a housewife and decides it's time for a change. But will Martin approve of her plans?

E07

The Psychiatrist

Sun, Dec 9 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin and Ann both come to the conclusion that the other needs professional help when they meet a psychiatrist at one of Paul's parties.

E08

The Party

Sun, Dec 23 1984 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's Christmas, but Martin refuses to get into the spirit of things.

Season 3

6 episodes

E01

Manure

Sun, Aug 31 1986 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul asks Martin to do him a favour by supervising the delivery of some manure he's expecting. Unfortunately, things don't quite go according to plan.

E02

One Night Stand

Sun, Sep 7 1986 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin goes to Belgium on business where, against his better judgement, he's persuaded to go out on the town. The repercussions of this cause great consternation among his family and friends back home.

E03

House to Let

Sun, Sep 14 1986 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The suburban sitcom continues. New neighbours are due to move in to the close, much to Martin's chagrin.

E04

Local Hero

Sun, Sep 21 1986 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin saves a little girl from drowning and is hailed a hero. At first he isn't quite sure how to cope with his new-found fame, but he soon gets to grips with being the centre of attention.

E05

The Campaign

Sun, Sep 28 1986 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Martin achieves a long-held ambition and joins an exclusive local club. Meanwhile, Ann discovers the trials and tribulations of student life at the Open University.

E06

Cavaliers and Roundheads

Sun, Oct 5 1986 6:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The local people are planning a fete to raise funds for the RSPCA. It is proposed that the main event of the afternoon should be a mock battle. Martin fancies himself as a General of the Cavaliers. However, events take an unexpected course.

Season 4

7 episodes

E01

Relaxation

Sun, Oct 25 1987 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The stress of continually seeking perfection, and organising others around him with military precision, finally takes its toll on Martin's nerves. Something has got to be done to make him relax - and soon!

E02

Goodbye, Paul?

Sun, Nov 1 1987 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul plans to leave the area if he can't find suitable premises for his new venture - putting Martin in a difficult position.

E03

Stuck in a Loft

Sun, Nov 8 1987 7:20 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul and girlfriend Sarah join Hilda, Howard, Ann and Martin on a weekend away at a country cottage. Martin takes the chance to demonstrate his practical knowledge, but he finds his style somewhat cramped.

E04

Neighbourhood Watch

Sun, Nov 15 1987 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Domestic sitcom starring Richard Briers as the inept Martin and Penelope Wilton as his long-suffering wife, Ann. Martin tries to co-ordinate the neighbourhood watch.

E05

The Footpath

Sun, Nov 22 1987 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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 country's footpath situation in general.

E06

Jumping to Conclusions

Sun, Nov 29 1987 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After some poor results in an Open University test, Ann decides it would be a good idea to bounce her ideas off someone in future. However, her choice of study partner causes quite a stir.

E07

Half an Office

Sun, Dec 6 1987 7:15 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The Personnel Department at Mole Valley Valves plan to extend their office, but this threatens Martin's office space. He decides to say nothing - but events take a strange course.