To the Manor Born lead role in "Dinnerladies", as well as lead roles in "Kingdom" and "After You've Gone". The 2007 Christmas special features four of the original cast members: Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne, and Gerald Sim. New characters include Alexander Armstrong as Adam fforbes-Hamilton, Audrey's nephew-by-marriage and godson; Alan David as Emmeridge, Audrey and Richard's outspoken butler; and Michael Cochrane as Archie Pennington-Booth, a neighbouring landowner. While the Rector makes only a brief appearance, the other three original characters are main characters throughout and are credited in the opening credits. "To the Manor Born" is set in the fictional village of
Nicole Riche Nicole Riche Nicole Riche (born circa 1925) is a French stage and film actress. In 1950 she starred in a French stage adaptation of "No Orchids for Miss Blandish" which a review in "Carrefour" called a masterpiece. "Time" described her performance as "two hours in panties and a bra, successfully pursued by drooling Gangster Slim Grisson". Riche disappeared between acts during one of the performances which was canceled and the audience was given their money back. A letter was found in her dressing room condemning her for appearing in an "immoral" production. She appeared two days later stating that she