TV series

A Kind of Living

1988–1990 · 3 seasons

A gentle, cosy sitcom that ambles through domestic muddles and mild social awkwardness with an easy, familiar warmth.

Overview: Trevor Beasley (Richard Griffiths), a schoolteacher, has his head stuck firmly in the past, despite having a new house, a new job, and a new baby. Also stars Frances de la Tour, Tim Healy, Anita Carey, and C.J. Allen.
How it feels: Light, warm, satirical and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, parenthood, identity, work
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
parenthood
identity
work
class
Places: home
suburbs
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Genres: comedy
Created by: Paul Harrison
Starring: Tim Healy, Richard Griffiths, Robin Bailey, Frances de la Tour, Anita Carey
Length: 3 seasons, 26 episodes, 30 min each
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English