"May to December" (1989)TV series 1989-1994

Creator:

Paul Mendelson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

2 April 1989 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Alec Callendar, a Pinner solicitor who likes talking to Perry Mason, meets and falls in love with Zoe Angel...

Plot Keywords:

Law | Secretary | Sitcom

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Anton Rodgers	...	Alec Callender (39 episodes, 1989-1994)
Frances White	...	Vera Flood (39 episodes, 1989-1994)
Lesley Dunlop	...	Zoe Callender / ... (26 episodes, 1990-1994)
Eve Matheson	...	Zoe Angell (13 episodes, 1989-1990)

Runtime:

30 min (39 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Quotes:

Alec Callender: You know what they say about solicitors - problems solved while you wait... and wait and wait.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Verity Lambert: Drama Queen (2008) (TV)

Great writing, great acting, great comedy!

This lovely show needs to be on DVD immediately. All the characters are lovable -- even Mr. Henty. The repartee (sp?) is witty AND funny. Then when you least expect it, you find there is more than just sarcasm and witticisms. There is emotional depth.

The characters -- most of them -- actually go through psychological as well as emotional changes. So as the series goes along, you watch and feel the changes within the characters. It's tough to write something like that into a script and still keep it a lighthearted, endearing family show. But it's so well-done. What a difference when you have a good balance of experienced actors and newcomers.

I wish it had played longer here when it was on public television. DVD Now!