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Going Away

After Henry Series 1
Episode 8 of 8

Sarah is keen to book a holiday, but can't get away from her family. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985.

Sarah's keen to book a holiday, but can't manage to get away from her family.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, the trio never quite manage to see eye to eye.

Sarah …. Prunella Scales
Eleanor …. Joan Sanderson
Russell …. Benjamin Whitrow
Clare …. Gerry Cowper
Alison …. Mary Maddox

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

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1985.

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