The Older Man
Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother. Simon Brett's sitcom stars Prunella Scales. From April 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 about three generations of women - struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband - who 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network.
Producer: Pete Atkin
First broadcast on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 4 in April 1985.
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