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Radio 4 Extra,17 Apr 1985,30 mins

SeriesSeries 1

The Older Man

After Henry

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Widow Sarah battles to bring up her 18-year-old daughter Clare, hindered by her meddling mother Eleanor. The debut episode of Simon Brett's comedy. Three generations of women struggle to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, but they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye. Sarah …. Prunella Scales Eleanor …. Joan Sanderson Russell …. Benjamin Whitrow Clare …. Gerry Cowper Nick …. James Griffiths Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network. Producer: Pete Atkin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985.

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