Manor House

Manor House (2003)

EndedReality show

Manor House, also known as The Edwardian Country House, was an acclaimed British mini-series in the reality tv genre, produced by Channel 4. It was first aired in the UK in April 2002 and was later broadcast in the U.S. on various PBS stations in 2003 as Manor House, where extra footage was added. In the series the Olliff-Cooper family are given the identities of turn-of-the-century aristocrats and housed in Manderston, an opulent Scottish country house, where they live for three months in the Edwardian style. Mr. and Dr. Olliff-Cooper become Sir John Olliff-Cooper, Bt, and Lady Olliff-Cooper. Interest and conflict is provided by the 14 servants, portrayed by individuals from several walks of life. Chief among these was Hugh Edgar, an architect from Surrey, who was cast in the role of the butler.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Winners and Losersavr. 30, 2003
S01E05Days of Empire (aka Home and Empire)avr. 30, 2003
S01E04Tough Love (aka Cold Comfort)avr. 29, 2003
S01E03The Servants Revoltavr. 29, 2003
S01E02Making the Grade (aka Up to Scratch)avr. 28, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Manor House' premiere?

'Manor House' premiered on November 9, 2003.

What is the genre of 'Manor House'?

'Manor House' is a reality TV show.

Who is the creator of 'Manor House'?

'Manor House' was created by Caroline Ross Pirie.

Where was 'Manor House' filmed?

'Manor House' was filmed in Kent, England.

How many participants were there in 'Manor House'?

'Manor House' featured 20 participants.

What time period does 'Manor House' portray?

'Manor House' portrays the Edwardian era.

Who is the narrator of 'Manor House'?

'Manor House' is narrated by Nicholas Rowe.

What was the main goal of the participants in 'Manor House'?

The participants in 'Manor House' aimed to experience and live like the Edwardian upper class.

Did 'Manor House' receive any awards?

Yes, 'Manor House' won a BAFTA TV Award in 2003 for Best Factual Series.

What kind of challenges did the participants face in 'Manor House'?

The participants in 'Manor House' faced challenges such as adapting to strict Edwardian rules, performing household tasks, and maintaining the class hierarchy.

Were the participants in 'Manor House' able to communicate with the outside world?

No, the participants in 'Manor House' were not allowed to communicate with the outside world.

Did the participants receive any training before entering the 'Manor House'?

Yes, the participants received training in etiquette and the customs of the Edwardian era before entering the 'Manor House'.

Were the participants in 'Manor House' able to leave if they wanted to?

No, the participants in 'Manor House' were not allowed to leave the 'Manor House' until the end of the series.

Did 'Manor House' have any spin-off shows?

Yes, 'Manor House' had a spin-off called 'Regency House Party' which aired in 2004.

What was the reception of 'Manor House' by the audience?

'Manor House' was well-received by the audience and gained a dedicated fan base.

Did 'Manor House' have any notable guest appearances?

No, 'Manor House' did not feature any notable guest appearances.

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