Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton Remember... Ever Decreasing Circles

Actors Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton look back on their roles as Ann and Paul in the BBC’s 1980s sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles.

Created by The Good Life writers John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, the show found Penelope and Peter’s characters watching on in bemusement and frustration as Richard Briers’ maddening central character, Martin, went through a series self-inflicted meltdowns that were agony for him, but comedy gold for viewers of the day.

Together, Penelope and Peter recall their experiences of working with Richard Briers and share their thoughts on the show’s legacy, writing and the iconic couple that were Howard and Hilda.