The unconventional lives and loves of the family of Lord Alconleigh, dominated by the eccentric, irascible Uncle Matthew. The story encompasses the economic and political crises of the Thirties and the upheavals of the Second World War.
Michael Williams
Davey Warbeck
Michael Aldridge
Uncle Matt
John Moffatt
Lord Merlin
Lucy Gutteridge
Linda
Judi Dench
Aunt Sadie
Richard Hurndall
Lord Montdore
Anthony Stewart Head
Tony Kroesig
Vivian Pickles
Lady Montdore
Diana Fairfax
Emily Warbeck
Michael Cochrane
Cedric Hampton
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Fabrice, Duc de Sauveterre
David Parfitt
Little Matt
Amanda Boxer
Young Baroness
Anthony Higgins
Juan
Michael Elwyn
Rolly
Roly
Donald McWhinnie
Director
Simon Raven
Writer
Gerald Savory
Producer
Jun 16, 2013
Nov 19, 1978
Mar 20, 2007
Sep 10, 1967
Dec 28, 2025
May 7, 2021
Jul 16, 2006
Sep 15, 1998
May 7, 2026
Jul 15, 2013
Aug 22, 2010
Mar 31, 2022
Mar 2, 2010
Jan 22, 2018
Mar 31, 2024
Apr 29, 2026
ITV1
Thames Television
GB
English
