Late Starter

Late Starter

When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.

Drama

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1985-03-15

It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1985-03-22

2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1985-03-29

3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1985-04-05

4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1985-04-12

5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1985-04-19

6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1985-04-26

7: Mary Brett creates another crisis but this time it is Edward who is estranged from the family.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1985-05-03

8: Now it is Liz Weldon 's turn to make demands, precipitating Edward into an unexpected decision.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1985-03-15

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Peter Barkworth

Peter Barkworth

Edward Brett

Rowena Cooper

Rowena Cooper

Mary Brett

Carol Leader

Carol Leader

Penny Johnson

Simon Cowell-Parker

Simon Cowell-Parker

Simon Brett

Akosua Busia

Akosua Busia

Nicki

Julia Foster

Julia Foster

Liz Weldon

Production Companies

BBC

BBC