After Henry

The story

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.

Cast

P Prunella ScalesSarah France J Joan SandersonEleanor Prescott J Janine WoodClare France J Jonathan NewthRussell Bryant P Peggy Ann WoodVera Polling E Edward de SouzaSam Greenland F Fanny RoweVera Polling A Anne PriestleyMary C Charles MorganReg · Vicar B Bernard HolleyInspector Carson · DI Carson P Phyllis CalvertAuntie Lilian B Bridget BrammallKatie

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P Peter BlakeNick R Robert AustinTom J John CarlinThe Valuer M Michael MeliaBarman D Dennis RamsdenAubrey B Barry KillerbyDelivery Boy P Paul BrookePaul L Lockwood WestHarry S Stephen TompkinsonJulian B Barrie GosneyQuizmaster P Paul ToothillDoctor M Mark StrongRoger S Simon SchatzbergerDerek J Johnny WadeAmbulance Man T Timothy WestNigel N Norman EshleyPhillip J John BarrardFrank B Bryan PringleDennis E Emma RiceKatie L Lawrence KennedyGreg R Rupert MannBarry O Olivier PierreVictor Schatzburg U Una Brandon-JonesLady Customer P Prunella GeeAlison N Nicholas BennettGraham J John YeatesMr Kettering S Simon GreenDavid M Malcolm SinclairRoss J Joan ScottFlorist S Sheila KeithLady Newby R Richard MooreMr Ashley D Diana Van ProosdyReceptionist G Glyn HoustonClifford A Ann DaviesGwen D David PhelanBoyfriend L Len MartenEdwin G George InnesDS Renton T Tatyana ColomboMarie-Louise N Norman BirdMr Henderson J Jean KentMrs Judd-Skeffington D Dursley McLindenEdward J John ArthurGiles N Nicky HensonIan A Anthony KeetchPete E Elizabeth BensonValerie Brown M Margot ThomasGlenys R Rachel TaggartJill G Greg BensonLaurie T Tom KerridgeWayne M Michael ElwynJames