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The Older Man
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Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother. Simon Brett's sitcom stars Prunella Scales. From 1985
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 鈥�. Prunella Scales
Eleanor 鈥�. Joan Sanderson
Russell 鈥�. Benjamin Whitrow
Clare 鈥�. Gerry Cowper
Nick 鈥�. James Griffiths
Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to 麻豆社 TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 1985.
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