TV series

Life Begins at Forty

1978–1980 · 2 seasons

A gentle, chatty British sitcom that ambles along with mild domestic mishaps and comfortable laughs.

Overview: After 17 years of married life, Chris and Katy Bunting are faced with being parents for the first time. The repercussions are only just starting to become apparent.
How it feels: Light, warm and whimsical. Measured and fine in the background.
About: Parenthood, family, aging, love
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: parenthood
family
aging
love
Places: home
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild