"As Time Goes By" (1992)TV series 1992-2005

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Release Date:

12 January 1992 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Plot:

Lionel and Jean were lovers many years ago at the time of the Korean War. They are separated by a misunderstanding...

Plot Keywords:

Police Officer | Gloves | Lecture | Retirement Home | Los Angeles California

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Aug. 9	8:30 PM	PBS
Sat. Aug. 16	8:30 PM	PBS

Cast

Judi Dench	...	Jean / ... (67 episodes, 1992-2005)
Geoffrey Palmer	...	Lionel / ... (67 episodes, 1992-2005)
Moira Brooker	...	Judith Hanson / ... (62 episodes, 1992-2005)
Philip Bretherton	...	Alistair / ... (59 episodes, 1992-2005)
Jenny Funnell	...	Sandy (58 episodes, 1992-2005)

Runtime:

UK:45 min (1 episode) | UK:50 min (1 episode) | 30 min (64 episodes) | UK:60 min (1 episode)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:PG | Australia:G (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | USA:TV-PG

Company:

D.L. Taffner Ltd.

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.

Goofs:

Continuity: In Season 2 Episode 5, Lionel and Jean are seen in bed together for the first time on the show, with Lionel on the left and Jean on the right. Lionel says, "We're on the wrong side", they switch, and both agree that it's better. But when Lionel moves in with Jean, Lionel is always on the left.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Rocky Hardcastle: Rock on!

Movie Connections:

Featured in The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Everyday

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...........