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Series · 1988 – 1992 · Comedy

After Henry

★6.7 1988 – 1992 4 Seasons Simon Brett TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 38 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 6 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

4 principal cast

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Sarah France

Joan Sanderson

Joan Sanderson

Eleanor Prescott

Janine Wood

Janine Wood

Clare France

Jonathan Newth

Russell Bryant

Where to watch After Henry

After Henry is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Simon Brett has 4 seasons and 38 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does After Henry have?

After Henry has 4 seasons with 38 episodes in total.

Is After Henry still on the air?

After Henry has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs After Henry?

After Henry airs on ITV1.

When did After Henry first air?

After Henry first aired on January 4, 1988.

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