After Henry

Sarah bickers with daughter Clare and mother Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

imon 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.

Customer - Alan Thompson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1985.

The family decide to break from tradition and make alternative festive arrangements.

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From December 1985.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

Sarah bickers with daughter Clare and mother Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Gerry Cowper as Clare, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell and Alan Thompson as the Customer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1985.

The family decide to break from tradition and make alternative festive arrangements.

Sarah's mother makes everyone follow her strict timetable for Christmas Day.

Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell and Gerry Cowper as Clare.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1987.

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985.

Widow Sarah is bringing up her daughter, with a meddling mother.

Sarah - Prunella Scales

Eleanor - Joan Sanderson

Russell - Benjamin Whitrow

Clare - Gerry Cowper

Janie - Marion Bailey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985.

Her daughter wants to move out. Her mother wants to move in. Should Sarah just sell up?

Starring Prunella Scales as Sarah, Joan Sanderson as Eleanor, Benjamin Whitrow as Russell, Gerry Cowper as Clare and Leo Dolan as Terry.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985.

Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.

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

Leo Dolan - Richard Davies

Gwen - Ellen McIntosh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985.

Sarah plays hostess, Mother plays the martyr and Clare holds a flat-warming party.

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

Vicar - John Nettleton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985.

Rumours abound as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire together.

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

David - Nigel Williams

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985.

Sarah meets her daughter Clare's boyfriend, while her mother interferes.

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

Chris - Mark Kingston

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985.

Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her mother's interference.

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.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1985.

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

Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of late husband Henry.

Miles - David Quilter

Quizmaster - Graham Blockey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.

Daughter Clare's trivia quiz helps Sarah with all her memories of her late husband.

Clare's been dumped, Eleanor finds a friend and Sarah's listening.

Aubrey - Lockwood West

Delivery boy - David Learner

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.

Clare has been dumped, Eleanor finds a friend and Sarah is listening.

Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.

Doctor - Peter Howell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1986.

Poorly Sarah's in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.

The Sister - Deborah Findlay

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

Poorly Sarah is in hospital and must cope with visits from her mother and daughter.

Sarah and her mother disagree over tidiness of the house - until a visitor arrives...

Policeman - Michael Hadley

Percy Bradshaw - Simon Brett

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.

Clare's latest love affair proves difficult to keep secret from granny Eleanor.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

Sarah tries keeping her affair secret, but her mother Eleanor can sniff out deceit.

James - Edward de Souza

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

The Valuer - Nicholas Le Prevost

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986.

Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?

Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas...

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.

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

Neville - Ian Thompson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.

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

Sarah tidies up husband Henry's study four years after his death.

Rod - Paul Sirr

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.

Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1987.

Clare's seeing graduate Julian, but his brainy parents make her feel inadequate.

Julian - Jasper Jacob

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1987.

Clare is seeing graduate Julian, but his brainy parents make her feel inadequate.

When Sarah meets an old flame 30 years on, her mother manages to interrupt them once again.

Peter - Tom Wilkinson

Doctor - Julie Berry

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1987.

When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject...

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1987.

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV and every other subject.

Sarah's off to Florence, but worries about her mother - and shock news from Clare.

Julian - Jasper Jacob

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1987.

Sarah is off to Florence but worries about her mother, plus there's shock news from Clare.

Sarah is missing her daughter Clare - and her mother Eleanor is still very irritating.

Sarah is missing daughter Clare, and her mother Eleanor is still very irritating.

I'm sorry, Mother. It's just that that's the fourth time you've said you're not feeling at all well in the last hour.

Sarah is missing daughter Clare, and her mother Eleanor is still very irritating. Stars Prunella Scales. From January 1989.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

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

With daughter Clare off on her travels, Sarah is plotting... .

Clare ...... Gerry Cowpe

Lady Newby ...... Fabia Drake

With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.

With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out. Stars Prunella Scales. From January 1989.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.

Clare ...... Gerry Cowpe

Mother's mind is so devious. She can build up huge edifices of fantasy from the smallest hint.

Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins. Stars Prunella Scales. From January 1989.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

Sarah and her mother Eleanor argue over cooking the veg.

To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.

To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From February 1989.

'In certain circumstances you steam fish when someone's ill or something. You don't steam potatoes.'

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

Trying to put up a new shelf, Sarah goes to war in the battle of the sexes.

Vernon - Frederick Treves

Gary - Ian Michie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1989.

Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.

Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh. Stars Prunella Scales. From February 1998.

Trying to put up a new shelf, Sarah's goes to war in the battle of the sexes.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

Eleanor's family snaps spark arguments with daughter Sarah over the past...

Sarah - Prunella Scales

Eleanor - Joan Sanderson

Russell - Benjamin Whitrow

Clare - Gerry Cowper

Auntie Lilian - Jean Anderson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1989.

Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. From February 1989.

Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From February 1989.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

When Clare revokes her faith in God, her mother and granny are none too pleased.

Sarah - Prunella Scales

Eleanor - Joan Sanderson

Russell - Benjamin Whitrow

Clare - Gerry Cowper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1989.

Simon Brett's comedy about three generations of women.

Each is struggling to cope after the death of Sarah's GP husband, yet they never quite manage to see eye-to-eye.

When Clare revokes her faith in God, her mother and granny are none too pleased. Stars Prunella Scales. From February 1989.

With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns.

Sarah - Prunella Scales

Eleanor - Joan Sanderson

Russell - Benjamin Whitrow

Clare - Gerry Cowper

Julian - Jasper Jacob

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1989.

With Julian back on the scene, Clare is ecstatic. But her mother Sarah has concerns. Stars Prunella Scales. From March 1989.