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The Magnificent Evans

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The Magnificent Evans is a 1984 BBC situation comedy written by Roy Clarke and starring Ronnie Barker, Sharon Morgan and Myfanwy Talog.

Comedy

3.0 / 5

6th September 1984 - 11th October 1984
Producer
Sydney Lotterby
Top Cast
Ronnie BarkerMyfanwy TalogSharon Morgan
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Episode One Still
Episode One
6th September 1984

Episode 1

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.

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Episode Two
13th September 1984

Episode 2

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.

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Episode Three
20th September 1984

Episode 3

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.

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Episode Four
27th September 1984

Episode 4

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.

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Episode Five
4th October 1984

Episode 5

'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.

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Episode Six
11th October 1984

Episode 6

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.