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May to December 1989

★ 6.7/10 Comedy 6 seasons · 38 eps Ended
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What is May to December?

May to December is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
TV series
Year
1989
Status
Ended
Episodes
38
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Apr 2, 1989
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Comedy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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Overview

May to December is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 38 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“A seasoned solicitor navigates love with a much younger woman in this witty British comedy.”

Reasons to watch
  • Sharp humor about an age‑gap romance
  • Strong performances by Anton Rodgers and Frances White
  • Classic 80s British sitcom feel
Keep in mind
  • Some jokes may feel dated to contemporary viewers

Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character‑driven British comedies about unconventional relationships.

The series offers a light, comedic tone suitable for general audiences.

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What is the basic premise of May to December?

It follows a solicitor in Pinner who falls for a woman half his age.

Who created the series?

The show was created by Paul Mendelson.

Who are the lead actors?

Anton Rodgers stars as Alec and Frances White plays Vera Flood.

How many episodes were produced?

The series ran for a total of 38 episodes.

When was the series originally broadcast?

May to December premiered in 1989 and continued until 1994.

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