Mr Loverman

A warm, bittersweet character study that unfolds gently, balancing charm and heartache as it explores long-held secrets and late-life choices.

Created by

Hong Khaou

Genres

Drama

Starring

Lennie James, Sharon D. Clarke, Ariyon Bakare

Overview

Londoner Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry to his mates, is a seventy-four-year-old, Antiguan-born, exuberant Hackney personality, renowned for his dapper taste and fondness for retro suits. Carmel, his wife of 50 years, senses that Barry has been cheating on her with other women. Little does she know what’s happening: a secret, passionate affair with his male best friend and soulmate, Morris. Now facing the final chapter of his life, Barry has big choices that will force his whole family to question their futures.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, family, betrayal

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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