Nicholas Mallett
Director
Late Starter (1985)
Season 1
When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.
Released March 15, 1985
Episode 50 min
None+
S1E1 - Episode 1
It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.
March 15, 1985, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.
March 22, 1985, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.
March 29, 1985, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.
April 5, 1985, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.
April 12, 1985, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.
April 19, 1985, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
7: Mary Brett creates another crisis but this time it is Edward who is estranged from the family.
April 26, 1985, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
8: Now it is Liz Weldon 's turn to make demands, precipitating Edward into an unexpected decision.
May 3, 1985, midnight
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 400 min.
Released: March 15, 1985
Last Air Date: May 3, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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