Ambleforth Manor

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’.

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 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 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!

Is Lady Wastewater haunting Ambleworth Manor?  Agatha, Olga and Laural have a séance!!

Where is the hoover and will Father O’Malley connect with the late Lady Wastewater?

Bunnies galore – another money making disaster from all at Ambleforth Manor.

A fundraising event does not go exactly to plan, but Cromwell and Charles 1st’s ghosts reverse history.

Meet Lord & Lady Bosson and their daughter Juliet, a thespian!

The Colonel decides to get Olga a tank with devastating circumstances for the neighbours!!

A film crew move in next door to the Colonel, who is not too happy.

The next James Bond Film is being filmed on Lord Bosson’s Estate. Can Olga really pilot a helicopter?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 ideas above is station!!

Poor Mr Simpson passed away but he has now missed out on a big win.

Lord Bossom’s sleep is interrupted by his nemesis Mr Gellatti and Farm Shop Girl.  Superbly written by Patrick MacDonald and Jackie Tevlin.