To The Manor Born.

[Trumpton]

Watched the new one-off special yesterday - yup, it was okay.

[bristolian]

Sad viewing for 50 somethings... why? oh why?

[colonel]

Brought back memories of me as a 9-11 year old! I had forgotten about the butler Harbinger or De Vere's Mum- but the scriptwriter: the original one too, hadn't.

I associate it with halcyon days, I was Head Boy at school, and the arrival of Thatcher had me thinking that the world would be better and happy- no more power cuts during my tea.

Well, I was 9-11 yo....

[Trumpton]

warren zevon rip wrote:

> Yup, pretty good - one of the few highlights of the winter bank
> holiday season.

I agree with you Wazza. Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !happy!

> Brought back memories of 7.15 on a Sunday night
> - last fun thing before you had to get ready for school the
> next day.

This is where I show my age, becuase when TTMB was originally shown at that time, I had to go to get ready for work the next day. !oldie!

[The Last Word]

Didn't bother - it was insipid, middle class bilge the first time round.

It was, however, a big ratings hit on the night, and knowing what the BBC are like these days we should expect the worst - a new series.

[Trumpton]

The Last Word wrote:

> a new series.

With the BBC currently reviving old shows there is no reason why they can't revive this one.