''Life Without George'' is a

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comedy series created and written by Penny Croft (Val Hudson also wrote part of some episodes). The executive producer was

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and its producer was

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. Starring

Carol Royle Carol Buchanan Royle (born 10 February 1954) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Jenny Russell in the BBC sitcom '' Life Without George'' (1987—1989) and Lady Patricia Brewster in '' Heartbeat'' (1997—2003). Early life Born ...

and

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, it centred on a young woman's struggle to adapt to life after being left by her partner (the titular George). The series ran from 12 March 1987 to 4 May 1989. The theme tune was written and performed by Penny Croft.Jeff Evans, ''The Penguin TV Companion'' (2001), p. 352.

Cast

*Jenny Russell –

(Episodes 1–20) *Larry Wade –

(Episodes 1–20) *Mr Chambers – Ronald Fraser (Episodes 1–2,4–20) *Amanda –

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(Episodes 1–13)

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(Episodes 14–20) *Ben –

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(Episodes 1–20) *Sammy –

Kenny Ireland George Ian Kenneth Ireland (7 August 1945 – 31 July 2014) was a Scottish actor and theatre director. Ireland was best known to television viewers for his role in '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' in the 1980s, and for playing Donald Stewart ...

(Episodes 1–6)

Campbell Morrison Campbell Morrison (born William Morrison; 21 June 1952 – 10 January 2008) was a Scottish actor. He played one of the main characters, Drew Lockhead in the soap opera '' Eldorado'' and also appeared in ''EastEnders'' playing DCI Charlie Mason. ...

(Episodes 7,9–20) *Carol – Cheryl Maiker (Episodes 1, 4–20) *Alison – Ann Thornton (Episodes 2,9) *Dolores –

Camille Coduri Camille Coduri (born 18 April 1965) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her role as Jackie Tyler, the mother of Rose Tyler, in ''Doctor Who'' (2005–2006, 2008, 2010). She has since appeared in the BBC comedies '' Him & Her'' (2 ...

(Episode 4) *Barbara – Susan Crowly (Episode 4) *Alan – Aaran Harris (Episode 4) *David Knight –

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(Episodes 10,11) *Gerald – Barry Woolgar (Episode 12, 13) *Josephine –

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(Episode 14–20)

Screenings

''Life Without George'' was originally screened on

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in the UK between 1987 and 1989. Each of the three series ran from March, with episodes released once a week; series 1 and 2 had six episodes each, series 3 had eight episodes. In the UK the entire show was repeated on

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twice weekly with a Tuesday night showing at 10.30pm and one around 11pm on Sundays.

References

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