Affairs of the Heart

A gentle, low-key British sitcom about a man rebuilding his life, mildly amusing but rarely laugh-out-loud.

Created by

Richard Holthouse

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Derek Fowlds, Holly Aird, Sarah Badel

Overview

Affairs of the Heart is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1983 to 1985. Starring Derek Fowlds, it was written by Paul Daneman. It was made for the ITV network by Granada Television. The series followed Peter Bonamy, who, upon being discharged from the hospital following a heart attack, attempts to adopt a brand-new outlook on life. He is determined to prove there is vibrant life after a cardiac event, which leads to comedic struggles as he tries to convince his skeptical family, friends, doctor, and wife of his new philosophy.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, healing, identity, aging

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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