Mulberry
Overview
Mulberry, a whimsical comedy that graced BBC One in the early '90s, blended fantasy with humor to create a unique viewing experience. Crafted by the talented writing duo John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, the show spanned two series. The initial six-episode run aired from February 24 to March 30, 1992, followed by a second series of seven episodes from April 8 to May 25, 1993. Although plans for a third series were in the works, production never commenced, leaving fans without a satisfying resolution to the story.
Episodes
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1
Arrival
Out of nowhere, the enigmatic Mulberry shows up with a carpet bag, eager to apply for the recently opened position as companion to the reclusive Miss ...
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2
Fireworks
At Farnaby Manor, Guy Fawkes Night arrives, bringing with it the customary bonfire celebration. While Miss Farnaby usually supports the event, she ten...
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3
The Quiz
The village is gearing up for its Annual Quiz Contest, and Mulberry persuades Miss Farnaby to form a team, confident they can easily take home the tro...
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4
The Holiday
Miss Farnaby is feeling particularly unsettled, creating a tense atmosphere at the manor that even affects Mulberry. Seeing her in such low spirits, h...
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5
The Dinner Party
Feeling invigorated from her day out with Mulberry, Miss Farnaby plans a dinner party at the manor. Bert and Alice, however, are not thrilled about th...
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6
Leaving
Mulberry takes it upon himself to conduct a safety inspection of the manor. Unfortunately for Bert and Alice, he concludes that the place is a death t...
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Springtime
Miss Farnaby decides to take part in a local flower contest and assigns Bert the responsibility of getting one of her cherished hyacinths to bloom jus...
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2
The Accident
In her youth, Miss Farnaby made a promise to her cousin Arthur that she would fly a kite in his memory when he passed away, thinking she would be long...
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3
The Matchmaker
Mulberry makes a surprising return in this episode. Miss Farnaby, smitten with Mulberry, decides to set him up with her niece, Jocelyn, who is visitin...
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4
The Art Class
In his efforts to encourage Miss Farnaby to embrace life outside the manor, Mulberry persuades her to take part in a local art class. However, she qui...
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5
A Mysterious Guest
Miss Farnaby surprises Mulberry by declaring she’ll drive herself to the library. She reveals that she has a dinner date with a gentleman at the man...
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6
A Musical Evening
Mulberry and Miss Farnaby become more and more wary of Alice's recent behavior. Convinced that something is off, they decide to tail her one day, lead...
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7
An Unexpected Visit
Miss Farnaby is filled with anxiety as her two sisters, Adele and Elizabeth, prepare to visit. Having outshone her throughout their lives, their arriv...
