As Time Goes By

TV-PG

67 episodes10 seasons

US Release

Overview:

Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.

Created by:

Colin Bostock-Smith

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

1/12/1992

Last air date:

12/30/2005

Key words:

ex-lover
misunderstanding
second chance
elderly
sitcom
missed opportunity
reunite

Seasons

Specials

7 Episodes

Season 1

6 Episodes

Season 2

7 Episodes

Season 3

10 Episodes

Season 4

10 Episodes

Season 5

7 Episodes

Season 6

7 Episodes

Season 7

7 Episodes

Season 8

6 Episodes

Season 9

5 Episodes

Series 10

2 Episodes

Cast

Judi Dench

~ as ~

Jean Pargetter

Geoffrey Palmer

~ as ~

Lionel Hardcastle

Moira Brooker

~ as ~

Judith "Judy" Hanson

Jenny Funnell

~ as ~

Sandy

Philip Bretherton

~ as ~

Alistair Deacon

Janet Henfrey

~ as ~

Mrs. Bale

Frank Middlemass

~ as ~

Rocky Hardcastle

Moyra Fraser

~ as ~

Penny

Paul Chapman

~ as ~

Stephen

David Michaels

~ as ~

Harry

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Reviews (1)

Peter McGinn
Written 4 year(s) ago
9
This long-running show also stars Dame Judi Dench. This time she is paired with Geoffrey Palmer, an excellent actor we first noticed in yet another nearly perfect Britcom: Butterflies.

In this series the two main characters were involved when they were much younger, but the Korean War and a misplaced letter caused their separation. Now, decades later they meet by chance. Dench’s character has two daughters who, along with a boyfriend played by Philip Breatherton, help carry the show. However, like most British shows, there are a plethora of strong character actors to form this wonderful ensemble cast. To mention only a couple: Joan Sims and Frank Middlemass.

When I think back on this show, I remember several funny or touching moments, but I realize it ran for many years and for over 65 episodes, which means I need to go back and watch it all again and see all the subplots and moments I don’t remember.

This show ran 20: years ago, but it still enjoys a strong following, and for good reason.