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After Henry

1988 – 1992 · ITV1
4 seasons · 38 episodes
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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.

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Prunella Scales
Sarah France
Joan Sanderson
Eleanor Prescott
Janine Wood
Clare France
Jonathan Newth
Russell Bryant
Peggy Ann Wood
Vera Polling
Edward de Souza
Sam Greenland
Fanny Rowe
Vera Polling
Anne Priestley
Mary
Created by Simon Brett

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Jan 4, 1988
Original language
EN
Production
Thames Television
Country
GB

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