Sir Bernard's Stately Homes 25 years old
Sir Bernard's Stately Homes was a series of British TV comedy series first shown in 1998 on BBC Two and later re-run on Play UK. Only six 10 minute programmes were produced, all written by and starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. It bore many similarities to the more well-known Rock Profile. The series was directed by Edgar Wright, one of the creative minds behind Asylum, Spaced, Shaun of the Dead, and Hot Fuzz, and produced by Myfanwy Moore, who would become the producer of Little Britain. The central character was Bernard Chumley, played by Matt Lucas, who was already a regular stand-up character of Lucas's and would go on to be a fixture of Little Britain. The show was transmitted from 12 May to 16 June 1998, on BBC2, Wednesdays at 10.20 p.m. In each edition, Sir Bernard and murderer/friend Anthony Rogers would investigate a number of country estates while searching for the Golden Potato, an advertising stunt which would win them a year's supply of Allen's Crisps. ⁕Episode 1 – Baxter Grange, home of Lord Horatio Nelson ⁕Episode 2 – Browning Abbey, home of the archbishop of Mexford ⁕Episode 3 – Yates Castle, former home of the Chumleys ⁕Episode 4 – Bronson House, country retreat of Princess Anne
Credits
David Walliams
Anthony Rodgers
Matt Lucas
Sir Bernard Chumley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| David Walliams He was 27 , now 53 years old | as Anthony Rodgers |
| Matt Lucas He was 25 , now 50 years old | as Sir Bernard Chumley |
| Denis Quilley He was 71 , 75 years old when he died | |
| Paul Putner He was 33 , now 58 years old | |
| Tony Way He was 20 , now 46 years old | |
| Julie T. Wallace She was 37 , now 63 years old | |
| Jools Holland He was 41 , now 66 years old | |
| Rhys Thomas He was 279 , 70 years old when he died | |
| Nicholas Courtney He was 69 , 81 years old when he died |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Edgar Wright Directing He was 25 , now 50 years old | Director |
| Matt Lucas Writing He was 25 , now 50 years old | Writer |
| David Walliams Writing He was 27 , now 53 years old | Writer |
Sir Bernard's Stately Homes (25 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1999-05-12
- Runtime: [10] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 6