Simon Brett
Director
After Henry (1988)
Season 3
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, tmdb.living-with-parents, imdb.based-on-radio-show + 4 more, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.widow, imdb.sitcom
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Mr. Right
Christmas at home will never be the same without Henry, so Sarah, Eleanor and Clare decide to accept all the invitations they’re offered. Anything to get out of the house…
Jan. 23, 1990, midnight
S3E2 - Curiosity
Clare’s love life has been rocky in the past, but at last she has a boyfriend who seems perfect in every way. But is he too perfect for Sarah?
Jan. 30, 1990, midnight
S3E3 - Home Comforts
Sarah knows her mother answers the phone for her, and also suspects Eleanor reads her mail. Russell decides to catch her out…
Feb. 6, 1990, midnight
S3E4 - Relative Movement
For years, Eleanor has said that everyone would be happier if she moved into a home, and now, finally, she goes with Vera Poling to investigate the delights of ‘The Sycamores’…
Feb. 13, 1990, midnight
S3E5 - The Dinner Party
With Clare working away from home, Sarah considers lett ing her fl at. Needless to say, Eleanor has very strong ideas on tenants.
Feb. 20, 1990, midnight
S3E6 - Mr. Fixit
Sarah asks some friends round for dinner, but finds that Clare is giving a party on the same day.
Feb. 27, 1990, midnight
S3E7 - Charity
When Clare buys a car, it seems very convenient that she then meets a boy who enjoys repairing cars. But where do his interests really lie?
March 6, 1990, midnight
S3E8 - The Mysterious Affair at Bygone Books
Sarah, Eleanor and Clare get involved in fundraising for the local hospital, but Sarah sees a way to use this to achieve a nice quiet evening in.
March 13, 1990, midnight
S3E9 - Party Politics
Eleanor has been reading Agatha Christie and, when a crime occurs at the shop, she’s sure she will be at least equal to Poirot in solving it.
March 20, 1990, midnight
S3E10 - Unforseen Circumstances
Eleanor is determined to throw a party and thinks it’ll be easy to keep it secret from Sarah.
March 27, 1990, midnight
S3E11 - Family Album
Sarah meets a man who uses astrology in his chat-up routine, and then finds that predictions have a nasty habit of coming true…
April 3, 1990, midnight
S3E12 - Last Chances
Sarah suddenly finds her uneventful life at a crossroads when she is offered a chance to change it completely. But can she take it...?
April 16, 1990, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Jan. 4, 1988
Last Air Date: Aug. 24, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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