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 (6)
1. Dependent Relatives
Aired 20 July 1992 • 30 min
Eleanor's social life has lost its spark but Sarah is unable to find out why.
2. Poor Relations
Aired 27 July 1992 • 30 min
Eleanor plays Lady Bountiful when Vera's young relatives come to visit.
3. A Fully Extended Family
Aired 3 August 1992 • 30 min
When Clare returns from Australia she refuses to talk about her experience out there. It is left to Eleanor to venture at the real reason for her silence.
4. Yes and No
Aired 10 August 1992 • 30 min
Clare's confidence is low after her split with Edward and so Sarah suggests she take an assertiveness course to rebuild her shattered morale.
5. The Married Man
Aired 17 August 1992 • 30 min
Clare tries to blot out the memory of her broken affair with Edward by taking up with someone totally unsuitable.
6. The Other Married Man
Aired 24 August 1992 • 30 min
Having sorted out the problem of Clare seeing a married man, Sarah now finds herself in an alarmingly similar situation. Of course Eleanor jumps to the wrong conclusion.