Life Without George
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| Life Without George | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Penny Croft |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Robin Nash |
| Producer | Susan Belbin |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 12 March 1987 – 4 May 1989 |
Life Without George is a BBC comedy series created and written by Penny Croft (Val Hudson also wrote part of some episodes). The executive producer was Robin Nash and its producer was Susan Belbin. [1] Starring Carol Royle and Simon Cadell, it centred on a young woman's struggle to adapt to life after being left by her partner (the titular George). The series ran from 12 March 1987 to 4 May 1989.[2] The theme tune was written and performed by Penny Croft. [3]
Cast
[edit]- Jenny Russell – Carol Royle (Episodes 1–20)
- Larry Wade – Simon Cadell (Episodes 1–20)
- Mr Chambers – Ronald Fraser (Episodes 1–2,4–20)
- Amanda – Rosalind March (Episodes 1–13) Elizabeth Estensen (Episodes 14–20)
- Ben – Michael Thomas (Episodes 1–20)
- Sammy – Kenny Ireland (Episodes 1–6) Campbell Morrison (Episodes 7,9–20)
- Carol – Cheryl Maiker (Episodes 1, 4–20)
- Alison – Ann Thornton (Episodes 2,9)
- Dolores – Camille Coduri (Episode 4)
- Barbara – Susan Crowly (Episode 4)
- Alan – Aaran Harris (Episode 4)
- David Knight – Harold Innocent (Episodes 10,11)
- Gerald – Barry Woolgar (Episode 12, 13)
- Josephine – Selina Cadell (Episode 14–20)
Screenings
[edit]Life After George was originally screened on BBC1 in the UK between 1987 and 1989. Each of the three series ran from March, with episodes released once a week; series 1 and 2 had six episodes each, series 3 had eight episodes. In the UK the entire show was repeated on UK GOLD twice weekly with a Tuesday night showing at 10.30pm and one around 11pm on Sundays.
References
[edit]- ^ Jeff Evans, The Penguin TV Companion (2001), p. 352.
- ^ Jonathan Parramint (October 2007). "Like father, like daughter". BBC. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ Jeff Evans, The Penguin TV Companion (2001), p. 352.
External links
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