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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.