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After Henry

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Prunella Scales stars in the sitcom about three generations of women in one family.

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After Henry: Series 3: Poor Relations

Poor Relations

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - After Henry, Series 3, Poor Relations

Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances.

Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 1987.

"No, they're lovely. They'd never make me feel awkward. They'll keep inviting me, even if I never ask them back. That's not the problem. It's my pride. I want to be equal with them. I don't want to traipse around in their wake like something out of Anita Brookner."

Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness, as well as some unexpected advances.

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
Neville    ......    Ian Thompson

Four radio series were made, but instead of moving to BBC TV - Thames Television produced 'After Henry' for the ITV network. 

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.

After Henry: Series 3

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Sitcom about three generations of women in one family, starring Prunella Scales

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