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

Moira Brooker, who plays Judith, Jean's grown-up daughter, admits to occasionally being so mesmerized by Judi Dench's talents while taping that she would forget to say her lines.

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Goofs

In Season 3 Episode 6, in the park scene (17:10 into the show), after Lionel tells Jean, "We sleep together", Jean's ice cream cone goes from being just under the lip of the cone to above the lip. As the cameras switch from left to right, the amount of ice cream in the cone increases and decreases.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Rocky Hardcastle: Rock on!

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Connections

Featured in The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005)

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Soundtracks

"What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?"
Music by Michel Legrand
Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Nick Curtis and band

User Reviews

Why post the only unfavorable comment up front?

I don't understand why the one unfavorable comment concerning "As Time Goes By" is posted up front.

The series is a sweet comedy, and never imagines itself to be otherwise. The plot is very simple - two lovers struggle as they reunite after 30 years. The episodes follow them as they learn to live with and love each other again, colored by bittersweet regrets of the years they missed. The series touches nicely on the wish we all have to either fall in love, or rediscover love, without burdening us with heavy symbolism. The cast are all excellent in their ability to hold character throughout the series. There is just the right balance of silliness brought on by English character and temperament, and the seriousness that accompanies the search for love.

The dialog is crisp and entertaining, underplayed and natural, never going for the cheap laugh available in some of the situations created. If you are looking for an uplifting and entertaining experience without having to wade through maudlin sentimentality, you will like this program.