I just finished watching the BBC series, As Time Goes By, starring Judi Dench (Jean) and Geoffrey Palmer (Lionel). Not sure how I stumbled on this gem (via Netflix), but I’m so glad I did. The show aired in 1992.
The two main characters were in love in 1953. Then Lionel went off to the Korean War and Jean never heard from him again. Thirty-eight years later, their paths cross. He’s divorced. She is widowed. Their journey through these 13 half-hour episodes is beautiful, funny, touching, engaging. In the later episodes, I had a few laughing spells that I thought might harm me.
For the writers among us, Lionel is a first time author of a rather dull autobiography, My Life in Kenya. His publisher shepherds him along from revisions (first episode) to book signing (thirteenth episode). Some things made me shake my head and say, "No way." Others had me going, "Yeah, it’s like that."
Truly, this is a charming series. Rent it and enjoy it for yourself.
-rlh-
Well this might just be the first thing I try out my Netflix gift subscription on! I love BBC series but I never heard of this one. And I liked Judi Dench in Lavender Ladies.
Oh Robin…My husband Steve and I are HUGE fans of”As Time Goes By”!It is amazing as my husband has never cared for British accents at all.But he LOVES this show and”Keeping Up Appearances”(Have you seen this one?).I have always had a keen appreciation for British humor(must be my Irish/English roots).So glad you discovered this gem of a show.Enjoy!
Blessings,Sharon
Ah, yes. As Time Goes By and Keeping Up Appearances are both shown regularly on my PBS station. Love them!!
I LOVE this series too! Totally charming, sweet, funny. (My only disappointment is the way living together is portrayed as so acceptable -world standards vs. ours.) I may just have to save and purchase this one since our PBS station too often pre-empts it for “specials.”