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Life Begins at Forty

Life Begins at Forty

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Life Begins at Forty

1978- 1980

2 Seasons

14 Episodes

6.7(3 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

After 17 years of married life, Chris and Katy Bunting are faced with being parents for the first time. The repercussions are only just starting to become apparent.

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Production Companies

Yorkshire Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Derek Nimmo

Derek Nimmo

Chris Bunting

Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

Katy Bunting

Creative team

Created by: Jan Butlin
Showrunner: Duncan Wood
Written by: Jan Butlin
Produced by: Graeme Muir

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