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''Life Without George'' was a
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comedy series created and written by
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(Val Hudson also wrote part of some episodes). Starring
Carol Royle Carol Buchanan Royle (born 10 February 1954) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Jenny Russell in the BBC sitcom '' Life Without George'' (1987—1989) and Lady Patricia Brewster in '' Heartbeat'' (1997—2003). Early life Born ...
and
Simon Cadell Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy ''Hi-de-Hi!''. Early life Born in London, he was the son of theat ...
, it centred on a young woman's struggle to adapt to life after being left by her partner (the titular George). The series ran from 12 March 1987 to 4 May 1989. The theme tune was written and performed by Penny Croft.


Cast

*Jenny Russell –
Carol Royle Carol Buchanan Royle (born 10 February 1954) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Jenny Russell in the BBC sitcom '' Life Without George'' (1987—1989) and Lady Patricia Brewster in '' Heartbeat'' (1997—2003). Early life Born ...
(Episodes 1–20) *Larry Wade-
Simon Cadell Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy ''Hi-de-Hi!''. Early life Born in London, he was the son of theat ...
(Episodes 1–20) *Mr Chambers – Ronald Fraser (Episodes 1–2,4–20) *Amanda –
Rosalind March Rosalind March is a British TV, film and stage actress. Born in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, March began her career in 1979, when she played Madge in several episodes of the series ''The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game''. Throughout the ...
(Episodes 1–13)
Elizabeth Estensen Elizabeth Estensen (born 10 August 1949) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Diane Sugden on the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' from 1999 to 2021, with a guest stint in 2022. She has also made appearances in various British te ...
(Episodes 14–20) *Ben – Michael Thomas (Episodes 1–20) *Sammy –
Kenny Ireland George Ian Kenneth "Kenny" Ireland (7 August 1945 – 31 July 2014) was a Scottish actor and theatre director. Ireland was best known to television viewers for his role in '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' in the 1980s, and for playing Donald ...
(Episodes 1–6)
Campbell Morrison Campbell Morrison (born William Morrison; 21 June 1952 – 10 January 2008) was a Scottish actor. He played one of the main characters, Drew Lockhead in the soap opera '' Eldorado'' and also appeared in ''EastEnders'' playing DCI Charlie Mason. ...
(Episodes 7,9–20) *Carol – Cheryl Maiker (Episodes 1, 4–20) *Alison – Ann Thornton (Episodes 2,9) *Dolores –
Camille Coduri Camille Coduri (born 18 April 1965) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Jackie Tyler, the mother of Rose Tyler, in '' Doctor Who'', and also for her roles as Faith in ''Nuns on the Run'', Miranda in ''King Ralph'', and Dot Clapto ...
(Episode 4) *Barbara – Susan Crowly (Episode 4) *Alan – Aaran Harris (Episode 4) *David Knight – Harold Innocent (Episodes 10,11) *Gerald – Barry Woolgar (Episode 12, 13) *Josephine –
Selina Cadell Selina Jane Cadell (born 12 August 1953) is an English actress. She is the younger sister of actor Simon Cadell and granddaughter of actress Jean Cadell. She is the great niece of the Scottish artist Francis Cadell. Biography Cadell was born ...
(Episode 14–20)


Screenings

''Life After George'' was originally screened on
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in the UK between 1987 and 1989. Each of the three series ran from March, with episodes released once a week; series 1 and 2 had six episodes each, series 3 had eight episodes. In the UK the entire show was repeated on
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twice weekly with a Tuesday night showing at 10.30pm and one around 11pm on Sundays.


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* 1987 British television series debuts 1989 British television series endings 1980s British sitcoms BBC television sitcoms English-language television shows Television shows set in Suffolk 1980s British romantic comedy television series {{BBC-tv-prog-stub