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Life Begins at Forty

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Series 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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 14 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1978 – 1980

Premiered: Tue, Jun 13, 1978

Created By
Jan Butlin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Mar 21, 1980

Season 2, Episode 7: “The Christening”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Life Begins at Forty series 1 episode 2 Yorkshire TV 1978 starting Rosemary Leach

Type: Clip • Published 2017-10-23

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Graeme Muir

Screenplay & Story

Jan Butlin

Producers

Duncan Wood, Graeme Muir

Department Leadership Roster

Graeme Muir

Producer

Graeme Muir

Director

Jan Butlin

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life Begins at Forty.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Begins at Forty

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What is Life Begins at Forty about?

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 many seasons does Life Begins at Forty have?

Life Begins at Forty comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Life Begins at Forty?

Key cast members in Life Begins at Forty include Derek Nimmo, Rosemary Leach.

Who created or directed Life Begins at Forty?

Life Begins at Forty was developed and directed by Graeme Muir.