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.
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Best Episodes of Ever Decreasing Circles
Relaxation
S4 Ep1
8.8
25th Oct 1987
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!
The Footpath
S4 Ep5
8.7
22nd Nov 1987
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.
One Night Stand
S3 Ep2
8.5
7th Sep 1986
Martin is abroad at a conference representing his company, Mole Valley Valves. A practical jokester arranges for Martin to awaken to the presence of a strange woman in his bedroom. What if word of this should get back to Ann?
The Party
S2 Ep8
8.3
23rd Dec 1984
Christmas is a bit different this year in the Close. Paul has a few extra house guests and Ann volunteers to look after the overflow.
The Psychiatrist
S2 Ep7
8.3
9th Dec 1984
At Paul's party, Ann meets at psychiatrist and believes he may be just the person to help Martin over his hyper-activity. Little known to her, Martin believes that the one needing professional help is Ann.
Jumping to Conclusions
S4 Ep6
8.0
29th Nov 1987
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.
Neighbourhood Watch
S4 Ep4
8.0
15th Nov 1987
Martin ""co-ordinates"" the neighborhood watch with predictable results.
Stuck in a Loft
S4 Ep3
8.0
8th Nov 1987
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.
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Goodbye, Paul?
S4 Ep2
6.0
1st Nov 1987
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?
The New Neighbour
S1 Ep1
7.3
29th Jan 1984
Martin and Ann meet their new neighbour Paul. Ann believes that he will be a welcome addition to the Close, but Martin is not so sure.
Taking Over
S1 Ep2
7.3
5th Feb 1984
Martin's dislike for Paul intensifies when Paul manages to get Martin relieved of all his duties on the Resident's Committee. Ann mistakenly believes she may now have some quality time upcoming with Martin.
Cavaliers and Roundheads
S3 Ep6
7.3
5th Oct 1986
Paul has had an unexpected run of bad luck, raising Martin's expectations of actually beating his neighbor for once when they compete at a local Roundheads and Cavaliers contest.
Half an Office
S4 Ep7
7.3
6th Dec 1987
Martin suddenly finds out that the Personnel Department's plans to extend their office will threaten his own office space. He decides to say nothing, but events take a strange course.
The Tea Party
S2 Ep1
7.6
21st Oct 1984
Martin has invited his old friend Mrs. Beardsmore and her friends from the old people's home to tea. Events slide decidedly downhill. Can Martin's improvisations around bingo rescue the day?
Holiday Plans
S1 Ep4
7.7
19th Feb 1984
It's time for members of the Close to go on a holiday outing, and some wish to repeat an earlier trip to the Bavarian Alps. But Paul has something altogether different in mind. Will Ann and the rest like it?
A Married Man
S2 Ep3
7.8
4th Nov 1984
Ann and Martin are planning a dinner party for Paul and his girlfriend. Ann anticipates the event going smoothly, but why is Martin buying up all sorts of obscure apertifs for his dinner guests?
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The New Neighbour
S1 Ep1
7.3
29th Jan 1984
Martin and Ann meet their new neighbour Paul. Ann believes that he will be a welcome addition to the Close, but Martin is not so sure.
Taking Over
S1 Ep2
7.3
5th Feb 1984
Martin's dislike for Paul intensifies when Paul manages to get Martin relieved of all his duties on the Resident's Committee. Ann mistakenly believes she may now have some quality time upcoming with Martin.
A Strange Woman
S1 Ep3
7.8
12th Feb 1984
Martin and certain others in the Close are nearly scandalized by Paul's outlandish behavior. Burning perfectly good house signs? Entertaining scantily clad women in his back garden? What is all this?
Holiday Plans
S1 Ep4
7.7
19th Feb 1984
It's time for members of the Close to go on a holiday outing, and some wish to repeat an earlier trip to the Bavarian Alps. But Paul has something altogether different in mind. Will Ann and the rest like it?
Vicars and Tarts
S1 Ep5
7.8
26th Feb 1984
Martin organizes a fund-raising dance. Paul innocently lends a helping hand, and in doing so mercilessly interferes with Martin's arrangements. How will Martin retaliate?
