About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Mr Right
Aired 23 January 1990 • 30 min
Christmas at home will never be the same without Henry, so Sarah, Eleanor and Clare decide to accept all the invitations they’re offered. Anything to get out of the house...
2. Curiosity
Aired 30 January 1990 • 30 min
Clare’s love life has been rocky in the past, but at last she has a boyfriend who seems perfect in every way. But is he too perfect for Sarah?
3. Home Comforts
Aired 6 February 1990 • 30 min
Sarah knows her mother answers the phone for her, and also suspects Eleanor reads her mail. Russell decides to catch her out…
4. Relative Movement
Aired 13 February 1990 • 30 min
For years, Eleanor has said that everyone would be happier if she moved into a home, and now, finally, she goes with Vera to investigate the delights of ‘The Sycamores’.
5. The Dinner Party
Aired 20 February 1990 • 30 min
Sarah asks some friends round for dinner, but finds that Clare is giving a party on the same day.
6. Mr Fixit
Aired 27 February 1990 • 30 min
Clare feels insulted when her new boyfriend pays more attention to fixing up her new car than to her.
7. Charity
Aired 6 March 1990 • 30 min
Sarah figures out how she can use her fund-raising activities for the local hospital as a way of securing a nice quiet evening with a nice quiet man.
8. The Mysterious Affair at Bygone Books
Aired 13 March 1990 • 30 min
When a crime occurs at Russell's shop, Eleanor brings her experience of reading Agatha Christie novels to bear in solving the case.
9. Party Politics
Aired 20 March 1990 • 30 min
Eleanor intends to show off her social skills by giving a party, but Sarah is not on the guest list. Unfortunately, she involves Vera in the preparations.
10. Unforseen Circumstances
Aired 27 March 1990 • 30 min
Sarah meets a smooth-talking gentleman who uses astrology as part of his chat-up routine but doesn't reckon with any of his predictions coming true.
11. Family Album
Aired 3 April 1990 • 30 min
When Eleanor's sister Lilian visits, Eleanor's version of her past life is called into question.
12. Last Chances
Aired 16 April 1990 • 30 min
Sarah suddenly finds her uneventful life at a crossroads when she is offered a chance to change it completely. But can she take it...?