Mulberry: The Complete Series

When a cheerful man named Mulberry answers Miss Farnaby's ad for domestic help, no one expects the cantankerous old trout to hire him. But Mulberry charms her, and life in the old mansion takes a magical turn. How long will it continue? And what does a mysterious visitor want with Mulberry? Geraldine McEwan (The New Miss Marple, Carrie's War) and Karl Howman (The Last Detective, A Fine Romance) star in the complete series of this offbeat, oft-requested BBC comedy, from the writer of As Time Goes By.

Series 1
Wanted: young person to render general domestic assistance. According to Bert and Alice, the two surly servants who work for the formidable Miss Farnaby, the notice should read "Wanted: masochist to be at beck and call of cantankerous old trout." Fortunately, Mulberry has never met Bert or Alice. In fact, no one knows where he comes from. Out of the blue, he just turns up one day at the family mansion, without a single qualification to his name, and sweet-talks his way into the job. Suddenly, the dull old house is not dull any more, and Miss Farnaby's life will never be the same again.

Series 2
Where he came from no one knows, but he's brought a ray of sunshine into one old lady's life. Karl Howman, who charmed millions as Jacko in Brush Strokes, charms his way into a capricious Geraldine McEwan's heart as her handyman in another captivating comedy by Esmonde and Larbey. But who is the mysterious man in black, and what does he want with Mulberry?

Series 1
Episode 1 - Miss Farnaby leads a dull life in the old family home, alone except for two surly servants, Bert and Alice. Than Mulberry comes on the scene - from where nobody knows - and Miss Farnaby’s life will never be the same again.

Episode 2 - It’s bonfire night, and we find Mulberry trying to coax Miss Farnaby into changing some of her habits.

Episode 3 - Mulberry enters Miss Farnaby into the village quiz. But the competition takes on new meaning when her outspoken sister, Adele, decides to challenge her.

Episode 4 - Miss Farnaby invites Mulberry to accompany her on a trip to Paris. A problem arises on their way to the airport, and the trip seems doomed.

Episode 5 - It would appear that Miss Farnaby’s dinner party is destined to be a success. But an unforeseen event could ruin the event.

Episode 6 - Mulberry does a thorough safety check of the manor and warns Bert and Alice it is a death trap. Is the only way he can keep Miss Farnaby safe from harm be to disappear as suddenly as he arrived?

Series 2
Episode 1 - When Mulberry’s father returns to give him his marching orders, Mulberry is reluctant to leave Miss Farnaby friendless. He begs to stay another 24 hours.

Episode 2 - Miss Farnaby asks Mulberry to help keep a promise she made to her late cousin Arthur. She told Arthur that she would fly a kite in his honor when he died.

Episode 3 - Miss Farnaby’s niece Jocelyn arrives for a visit, and she asks Mulberry to take Jocelyn out to dinner. He agrees and find they are mutually attracted.

Episode 4 - Without advising her of his action, Mulberry enters one of Miss Farnaby’s water colors in the local art exhibition. When she finds out, she is quite cross.

Episode 5 - Miss Farnaby has invited a secret guest to dinner, one with death in mind. Mulberry is eager to know the stranger’s identity, but Miss Farnaby will not give away the secret.

Episode 6 - Miss Farnaby’s plan for a musical soiree at the manor look in danger of falling flat until Bert reveals a hidden talent, which saves the day.

Episode 7 -  Miss Farnaby dreads the prospect of a visit from her sisters, Adele and Elizabeth. When they arrive, her worst fears are realized. They want her to sell the manor.

Mulberry	---	Karl Howman
Miss Farnaby	---	Geraldine McEwan
Bert	---	Tony Selby
The Stranger	---	John Bennett
Alice (series 2)	---	Mary Healey
Alice (Series 1)	---	Lil Roughley
Adele	---	Caroline Blakistone
Mrs. Wittingham	---	Marie Lorraine
Mr. Barnard	---	Giles Cole

Written by John Esmonde, Bob Larbey
Directed by John B. Hobbs, Clive Grainger
Produced by John B. Hobbs, Clive Grainger
Original Music by Chris Adonis, Chris Nicolaides
Film Editing by Chris Wadsworth
Costume Design Venetia Ercolani