As Time Goes By (1992–2005)

Lionel and Jean were lovers many years ago at the time of the Korean War. They are separated by a misunderstanding but meet again by chance when Lionel needs a secretary from Jean's firm. ... See full summary »

Stars:

Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Judi Dench	...	Jean (67 episodes, 1992-2005)
Geoffrey Palmer	...	Lionel (67 episodes, 1992-2005)
Moira Brooker	...	Judith (62 episodes, 1992-2005)
Philip Bretherton	...	Alistair (59 episodes, 1992-2005)
Jenny Funnell	...	Sandy (58 episodes, 1992-2005)

Storyline

Lionel and Jean were lovers many years ago at the time of the Korean War. They are separated by a misunderstanding but meet again by chance when Lionel needs a secretary from Jean's firm. He takes her daughter, Judy, out on a date and discovers she is Jean's daughter. The two reunite and fall back in love.

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Plot Keywords:

love | secretary | housekeeper | writer | paint | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 1992 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ahogy múlik az idő

Company Credits

Production Co:

D.L. Taffner, Theatre of Comedy

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 30 min (64 episodes) 60 min (1 episode) 45 min (1 episode) 50 min (1 episode)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The man and woman in the photographs in the opening of the show, who are supposed to be Jean (Judi Dench) and Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) when they first met, are actually Dench's daughter, actress Finty Williams, and Palmer's son.

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Goofs

The letter being written in the opening credits gives the date as January 1953 but when Jean and Lionel discuss the situation they say Lionel was in Korea in 1954.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Rocky Hardcastle: Rock on!

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Connections

Featured in The Funny Ladies of British Comedy (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Everyday"
Written Buddy Holly and Norman Petty
Performed by Buddy Holly

User Reviews

Subtle, warm and charming.

What I hate about American comedy series is the perceived need for a punchline every 15 seconds. What I love about this series, is the gentle, ambling approach the script takes, as it follows its characters through their daily lives. And they are characters - wonderful ones - but never caricatures. Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer are just perfect in their portrayals, and they are ably supported by a talented cast. Every now and then there is a good, solid belly laugh to be had, but for the most part the humour is subtle and very clever. I feel very warm towards these characters. If they were real I think I should like to invite them to tea. Dench and Palmer appear to enjoy their roles, and when they exchange glances it seems to be not acting, but genuine regard that they show towards each other. May they live happily ever after...........