Mrs Thursday

A gentle, warm-hearted comedy-drama about an ordinary woman navigating sudden wealth, with a light touch and plenty of charm.

Created by

Alastair Reid

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Kathleen Harrison, Hugh Manning, Holly Doone

Overview

Mrs Thursday is a British comedy-drama produced by Associated Television, devised by Lord Ted Willis and featured scripts by Jack Rosenthal. It stars veteran British actress Kathleen Harrison as Alice Thursday, a Cockney cleaning lady who inherits £10 million and the controlling interest in a multinational company upon the death of her employer. Hugh Manning played Richard Hunter, is Mrs Thursday's butler, business adviser and confidant.

How it feels

Warm, light, satirical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Class, identity, found family, work

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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