Ambleforth Manor: Recent Episodes
Huntingdon Community Radio
Ambleforth Manor is a run down country house owned by the Colonel, his new Bulgarian bride and his son and daughter. The house is maintained by a butler, housekeeper and gardener and a decision has been made to open the house to the public to bring in much needed funds.
A trip to the seaside for the Colonel and his family, surely nothing will happen to this very dysfunctional family?!
Will Olga take Lady Bosson’s advice and go to her French hairdresser or will the Colonel’s barber suffice?
Olga and Lady Bosson decide to give a luncheon to the elite of society with a different slant than usual!
written by Fiona Ritchie. Lady Bosson sends James out to buy ingredients for a bouillabaisse but the family decide on a lesser dish? Olga is still fixatedon her beloved Hans, what will she be feeding them?
Bringing in the New Year with a new airbnb, will it be successful in 2024 or will it be a failure as with Brightside Funerals. Only time will tell.
Hardy persuades the Colonel to purchase to drays for Brightside Funerals, is this a good purchase?
Scribbler's Hour - Friday 14th April @ 7pm
Part 1
'If I Can't' written & narrated by Julie Stevens
'Stress' written & narrated by Tina Yates
'Winifred' written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn
'A Day of Celebration' written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS
'Rhia's Garden' written & narrated by Andrea Weeding
Part 2
'Fi's Diary #29 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie
'Ann Frank' written & narrated by Collette Parker
'No Such Bright Young Things' written by Sonia Kurt & narrated by Roger Emms
Part 3
'Arthur's Dahlias' written by Jean Fairbairn & narrated by Roger Emms
Agatha trying out a new recipe to everyone's horror and Hardy has a good idea for Brightside Funerals. Episode three was written by Fiona Ritchie.
Hardy discovers that Mary-Lou is not what she appears, the baby is not his, time to say goodbye.
Oh dear, Agath's cooking. When will she learn? The hearse has been parked on the next estate much to the annoyance of Lady Bosson.
Olga holds a dinner party and gleans all the information she can on Mary-Lou, who comes from a very rich American family. Olga is delighted.
Yet another disaster for Brightside Funerals for the inhabitants of Ambleforth Manor, how long can this continue? A great script from Patrick Macdonald & Jacqui Tevlin.
Another funeral for the residents of Ambleforth Manor to organise, is Young Arthur up to the task?
Lord Bossom's sleep is interrupted by his nemesis Mr Gellatti and Farm Shop Girl. Superbly written by Patrick MacDonald and Jackie Tevlin.
Brightside Funerals, Olga's new enterprise based at the Manor, make a huge mistake by mixing up two clients. Listen to this hilarious episode, as always, all is well in the end.
James has gone freelance, and has definitely gone up in the world and Lord Bosson has decided to embark upon becoming an MP, much to his daughter Juliet's surprise.
Welcome to the new series of Ambleforth Manor. The Colonel and Olga need funds, so they decide to open up a funeral parlour. What do Laurel & Hardy think about all of this?
Last month was aired the final episode in Series 1 of Ambleforth Manor. Listen to an interview with the writer Patrick Macdonald, character biopsis from from the actors and a repeat of the very first episode. Series 2 commences in November.
This is the final episode in Series 1 where Juliet is delighted to have at least two lines in the Bond film and the Colonel decides to play a game of golf with Lord Bosson. Lady Bosson is not at all pleased with comments made by her husband and James the butler. Series Two will commence in November.
The next James Bond Film is being filmed on Lord Bosson's Estate.
Can Olga really pilot a helicopter?
The Colonel decides to get Olga a tank with devastating circumstances for the neighbours!!
A fundraising event does not go exactly to plan, but Cromwell and Charles 1st's ghosts reverse history.
The Manor has to be opened to the public for much needed funds to help maintain the house an idea ut forward by Olga. Agatha, the cook, is not at all happy and refuses to speak with the public. Hardy is not the best of hosts explaining the history of the manor to visitors. The Colonel has a problem with a hive of bees and James, the butler will not give up his horn or gong!
- The Colonel & Olga honeymoon in Scotland
- The Colonel spends the night alone
- They return to the Manor and are introduced to the staff
- Laurel & Hardy share their concerns about their new step-mother
- The Colonel is too 'loved up' to realise what is happening
- The Colonel and Laurel welcome Olga at the airport.
- Olga not at all impressed with the Colonel or Ambleforth Manor
- Laurel has her concerns about the wedding
- The wedding takes place
The Drama Department of Huntingdon Community Radio are delighted to announce a new 15 minute comedy drama series ‘Ambleforth Manor’ written by local author, Patrick MacDonald. The comedy will be aired during ‘Scribbler’s Hour’ commencing 30th September 2020. Ambleforth Manor is a run down country house owned by the Colonel, his new Bulgarian bride and his son and daughter. The house is maintained by a butler, housekeeper and gardener and a decision has been made to open the house to the public to bring in much needed funds. Listen in at 7.40pm on the last Wednesday of every month to hear the antics of all in ‘Ambleforth Manor’.