Simon Brett
Director
After Henry (1988)
Series 1
After Henry is a British sitcom written by Simon Brett, and starring Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. Originating as a radio programme on BBC Radio 4 from 1985 to 1989, it was adapted for television by Thames Television. Sarah is the 42-year-old widow of GP Henry France. She lives in an often volatile family situation with her elderly mother Eleanor Prescott, and her daughter, 18-year-old Clare, with both of whom she shares a house. Following Henry's death, the family have to find a way to cope with each other as best they can. The BBC was initially hesitant to produce a series but after three successful runs on BBC Radio 4, it was commissioned for the small screen. The series was surprisingly popular, attracting over 14 million viewers. Four seasons were made, with the last transmitted after the death of Sanderson, who died on 24 May 1992.
Released Jan. 4, 1988
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.bookshop, tmdb.parent-child-relationship, tmdb.grandparent-grandchild-relationship, tmdb.family, tmdb.sitcom, imdb.based-on-radio-show, imdb.sitcom-comedy + 4 more, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.widow, imdb.sitcom, tmdb.based-on-radio-drama
Production Companies: Thames Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Older Man
Sarah hears via her mother's geriatric gossip network that Clare is secretly meeting an older man and feels that she has to find out what's really going on.
Jan. 4, 1988, midnight
S1E2 - Phone Calls
Sarah thinks she has finally found the perfect way to stop her mother from snooping in her part of the house. Unfortunately, she hasn't reckoned with Eleanor's devious behaviour.
Jan. 11, 1988, midnight
S1E3 - The Teapot
Eleanor is undecided about the terms of her will, and, of course, sees this as a wonderful opportunity to play her daughter against her granddaughter.
Jan. 18, 1988, midnight
S1E4 - Security
A lapse of security forces Sarah to install a burglar alarm, but Eleanor, needless to say, has other ideas as to how their property should be protected.
Jan. 25, 1988, midnight
S1E5 - Romantic Complications
Sarah finds herself caught in the middle as both her daughter and her mother force her to listen to endless confidences about their love lives.
Feb. 1, 1988, midnight
S1E6 - The Birthday
A major celebration is approaching for Eleanor, and Sarah has secret plans for making the occasion memorable. But is it actually possible to keep anything secret from her mother?
Feb. 8, 1988, midnight
S1E7 - A Quiet Christmas
Sarah plans a traditional Christmas but finds that Russell isn't interested at all. And Eleanor has her own slightly outdated take on 'traditional'!
Dec. 26, 1988, midnight
ITV1
30 min/ep
1170 min
Jan. 4, 1988
Aug. 24, 1992, midnight
Ended
NR
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