Episodes
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01 | 01 | 19951227 | 20120925 (BBC7) 20120926 (BBC7) 20140204 (BBC7) 20140205 (BBC7) 20170221 (BBC7) 20170222 (BBC7) 20170225 (BBC7) 20190913 (BBC7) 20190914 (BBC7) 20230310 (BBC7) 20230311 (BBC7) | When idealistic Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it's the perfect opportunity to realise his utopian dreams. But for his manservant, August Snipe, the move to Babblewick Hall is a nightmare. The house is cold, full of farm animals and worst of all 'it's in the north' - a lifetime away from the comforts of London. Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. First series of Scott Cherry's six-part sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick - Nick Le Prevost Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Barney - David Antrobus Jack - Sam Kelly Molly - Gillian Bevan Bob Scotcher - Philip Jackson Music by Paul Mottram. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed. |
01 | 02 | 19960103 | 20121002 (BBC7) 20121003 (BBC7) 20140211 (BBC7) 20140212 (BBC7) 20170228 (BBC7) 20170301 (BBC7) 20190920 (BBC7) 20190921 (BBC7) 20230317 (BBC7) 20230318 (BBC7) | Having foiled his servant's attempts to get him back to London, Fenton Babblewick sets about establishing his reputation as a great agricultural reformer. He's got a radical proposal for the growing of the humble beetroot... Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick - Nick Le Prevost Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Barney - David Antrobus Jack - Sam Kelly Molly - Gillian Bevan Peck - Alex Lowe Pickett - Christain Rodska Grunter - Geoff McGiven Violin - Paul Mottram Music by Paul Mottram. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots. |
01 | 03 | 19960110 | 20121009 (BBC7) 20121010 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20170307 (BBC7) 20170308 (BBC7) 20190927 (BBC7) 20190928 (BBC7) 20230324 (BBC7) 20230325 (BBC7) | After a sermon from Parson Flinch on the dangers of worldly lusts, Fenton Babblewick finds himself smitten by the exquisite charms of Miss Lucinda Bluntstone. However, before any progress can be made Fenton must satisfy the terms and conditions of Lucinda's formidable mother which includes strict stipulations concerning the long-suffering Augustus Snipe - will this prove the end of an enduring master/servant relationship? Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick - Nick Le Prevost Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Barney - David Antrobus Jack - Sam Kelly Molly - Gillian Bevan Flinch - Maurice Denham Mrs Bluntstone - Liz Spriggs Lucinda - Tracie Bennett Smellie - David Timson Hartson - Geoffrey Whitehead Music by Paul Mottram. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Smitten by lovely Lucinda, squire Fenton must firstly face her mother's demands. |
01 | 04 | 19960117 | 20121016 (BBC7) 20121017 (BBC7) 20140225 (BBC7) 20140226 (BBC7) 20170314 (BBC7) 20170315 (BBC7) 20191004 (BBC7) 20191005 (BBC7) 20230331 (BBC7) 20230401 (BBC7) | With a General Election on the horizon, Fenton Babblewick has the chance to represent his constituents in Parliament, as Babblewicks have been doing for centuries. Only the rakish Thomas Berridge - confirmed gambler and general desperado - stands between Fenton and a glamorous political career... Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick - Nick Le Prevost Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Barney - David Antrobus Jack - Sam Kelly Molly - Gillian Bevan Berridge - Jeremy Clyde Dribb - John Baddeley Music by Paul Mottram. Producer: Paul Schlesinger The rakish Thomas Berridge stands between Fenton and a glamorous political career. |
01 | 05 | 19960124 | 20121023 (BBC7) 20121024 (BBC7) 20140304 (BBC7) 20140305 (BBC7) 20170321 (BBC7) 20170322 (BBC7) 20191011 (BBC7) 20191012 (BBC7) 20230407 (BBC7) 20230408 (BBC7) | A future as a distinguished Parliamentarian beckons Fenton to London. However, putting the finishing touches to his maiden speech, Fenton Babblewick is unaware of the tortuous journey which lies ahead - and his travelling companions who'll be the source of much irritation. Is this the moment Augustus has been waiting for? An escape to London, free at last from the horrors of Yorkshire. Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick - Nick Le Prevost Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Barney - David Antrobus Jack - Sam Kelly Mrs Maddison - Sara Coward Maddison - John Baddeley Highwayman - Stephen Critchlow Music by Paul Mottram. Producer: Paul Schlesinger As Fenton pens his maiden speech for Parliament, can manservant August flee Yorkshire? |
01 | 06 | 19960131 | 20121030 (BBC7) 20121031 (BBC7) 20140311 (BBC7) 20140312 (BBC7) 20170328 (BBC7) 20170329 (BBC7) 20191018 (BBC7) 20191019 (BBC7) 20230414 (BBC7) 20230415 (BBC7) | The downfall of Squire Fenton and Babblewick Hall appears imminent with the arrival of Fenton's father who has plans for his wayward son. Not least that he should marry the insipid and bewhiskered Harriet. Meanwhile, Augustus makes a dramatic discovery... Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Conclusion of the first series of Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick - Nick Le Prevost Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson William Babblewick - Benjamin Whitrow Elizabeth Babblewick - Pauline Yates Harriet - Courtney King Septimus Hickey - John Moffat Molly - Gillian Bevan Barney - David Antrobus Jack - Sam Kelly Music by Paul Mottram. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Squire Fenton's downfall looks imminent with the arrival of his scheming father. |
02 | 01 | 19980904 | 20141028 (BBC7) 20141029 (BBC7) 20201228 (BBC7) 20201229 (BBC7) 20210102 (BBC7) 20240909 (BBC7) 20240910 (BBC7) | Squire Fenton Babblewick is convinced that he is a composer of genius. His servants are less sure. Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. The return of Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick is still the squire of his inherited estate. Nicholas Le Provost - Squire Fenton Babblewick Molly - Maggie McCarthy Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Jack - Dave Hill Barney - Benedict Sandiford. Gluck - Michael Troughton. Mrs Maddison - Sara Coward Mr Maddison - John Baddeley. Music by Paul Mottra. Producer: Jon Rolph Squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree. The well-meaning squire Fenton Babblewick thinks he's a composer of genius. His servants disagree. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From 1998. Series two of Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick is still the squire of his inherited estate. |
02 | 02 | 19980911 | 20141104 (BBC7) 20141105 (BBC7) 20210104 (BBC7) 20210105 (BBC7) 20240916 (BBC7) 20240917 (BBC7) | Squire Babblewick is determined to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Nicholas Le Provost - Squire Fenton Babblewick Molly - Maggie McCarthy Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Jack - Dave Hill Barney - Benedict Sandiford. Anne Giddy - Elizabeth Spriggs Helen Giddy - Pat Coombs Squire Blunt - Geoffrey McGivern Music by Paul Mottra. Producer: Jon Rolph Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school. Squire Babblewick is determined to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From 1998. |
02 | 03 | 19980918 | 20141111 (BBC7) 20141112 (BBC7) 20210111 (BBC7) 20210112 (BBC7) 20240923 (BBC7) 20240924 (BBC7) | A witch - or rather, a misunderstood old woman who can in no way turn herself into a donkey - is abroad in the village. Squire Babblewick investigates. Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Nicholas Le Provost - Squire Fenton Babblewick Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Jack - Dave Hill Molly- Maggie McCarthy Barney - Benedict Sandiford. Rev Finch - Kim Wall Mrs Moss - Lynda Baron Richard Gwynne - Phil Nice Ned Dyke - Peter Gunn Music by Paul Mottra. Producer: Jon Rolph Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all. Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From September 1998. |
02 | 04 | 19980925 | 20141118 (BBC7) 20141119 (BBC7) 20210118 (BBC7) 20210119 (BBC7) 20240930 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7) | Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene. Lady Keene knows that Fenton Babblewick wants something from her - but is it her hand in marriage or her cruelly enslaved pet marmoset Ponto? Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Forbes Masson. Scott Cherry's sitcom set in the 18th-century. Fenton Babblewick is still the squire of his inherited estate. Nicholas Le Provost - Squire Fenton Babblewick Augustus Snipe - Forbes Masson Molly - Maggie McCarthy Jack - Dave Hill Barney - Benedict Sandiford. Lady Keene - Sophie Thompson Agnes - Rosemary Leach Music By: Paul Mottram Producer: Jon Rolph Debts are mounting and the squire has an ulterior motive when he visits Lady Keene. With Sophie Thompson. From September 1998. |