Season 2 • Episode 7
LatestThe Bounder is a British sitcom which ran from 16 April 1982 to 28 October 1983, made by Yorkshire Television. The series starred Peter Bowles as Howard Booth, an ex-convict who served two years in jail. He lives with Trevor Mountjoy who's his brother in law, and his wife Mary Rosalind Ayres. The latter left after Series one in 1982. It also starred Isla Blair as the next door widowed neighbour, Laura Miles. This series was created by Eric Chappell.
Acting
Peter Bowles' irresistible smarm vs. George Cole's magnificent exasperation.
Writing
Eric Chappell's razor-sharp class comedy, same mind as 'Rising Damp'.
Creator
Eric Chappell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Eric Chappell created this immediately after 'Rising Damp' ended, essentially swapping Leonard Rossiter's Rigsby for Peter Bowles' Howard—both housing-based class comedies about men who refuse to accept their social standing.
Peter Bowles originally turned down 'The Bounder' to star in 'Only When I Laugh,' but changed his mind when that sitcom's writing declined—making this his definitive '80s rogue performance.
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