
The Magnificent Evans
1984•30m•6.0/10
Comedy
Ratings
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6.0/10(4)
The Magnificent Evans is a 1984 BBC situation comedy written by Roy Clarke and starring Ronnie Barker, Sharon Morgan and Myfanwy Talog.
Production
BBC
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 6, 1984
Last Aired
October 11, 1984
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Roy Clarke
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode One
Air date: 1984-09-06
In the first episode of the series, Evans is eager to get more business and agrees to photograph a local wedding. Unfortunately his tactlessness causes the wedding to be called off and leads the bride's mother to file for divorce.
E2
Episode Two
Air date: 1984-09-13
Money problems are a bone of contention between the couple and are not helped by the problems which Evans faces in his job. He ruins the relationship of an engaged couple, insults an academic and his efforts to photograph a pair of ballroom dancers leave their partnership in jeopardy.
E3
Episode Three
Air date: 1984-09-20
Evans wishes to attract tourists to the area and so organises a wild boar hunt. Unfortunately no boars now live in Wales so he is forced to improvise.
E4
Episode Four
Air date: 1984-09-27
Rachel faces criticism from Bron and Probert about her unmarried relationship and her partner's struggles with his business continue. He snaps a group of singing mechanics and also takes the photo of a council member who tragically has an unusually small head.
E5
Episode Five
Air date: 1984-10-04
'Home Rule' O'Toole continues to pursue Rachel and unsuccessfully attempts to persuade her that her future lies with him. Evans meanwhile works at another wedding and is forced to photograph the groom alone when his bride fails to attend.
E6
Episode Six
Air date: 1984-10-11
Finally Evans proposes to Rachel and the big day of their wedding arrives. A foot injury is not enough to prevent him from making it to the church but Willie's carelessness with his wheelchair ensures that the ceremony cannot take place.
















