TV series

Keeping Mum

1997–1998 · 2 seasons

A gentle, cosy half-hour sitcom that ambles along with mild domestic mishaps and a soft-hearted look at family life.

Overview: Sitcom about an elderly woman who's starting to find her memory wandering while being watched over by her son and his wife.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, aging, memory, parenthood
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 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
aging
memory
parenthood
love
Places: home
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Genres: comedy, family
Starring: David Haig, Meera Syal, Stephanie Cole, Martin Ball, James Greene, Angela Bruce, Paul Kynman, Jean Anderson
Length: 2 seasons, 16 episodes, 30 min each
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English