The Labours of Erica
1989TV-14
Widowed single mother Erica Parsons (Brenda Blethyn, Vera) has spent her life looking after other people. But as her 40th birthday approaches, she finds her childhood list of things she wanted to accomplish by that age. Confronting all the hopes and dreams she has never achieved, Erica resolves to make drastic changes in her approach to life in this sparkling British comedy.
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Episodes (6)
- 1. Bottoming OutMarch 12, 198926minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishErica Parsons is a widowed single mother in a 12-year relationship with her boss, but this is all about to change. On the eve of her 40th birthday, she finds a childhood diary listing the things she wanted to do before turning that age, and she decides to set about accomplishing them.
- 2. In the RuckMarch 19, 198925minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishErica's son, Jeremy, is feeling the effects of her new personality as she tries to become more involved in his education, much to his teachers’ dismay.
- 3. One in the NetMarch 26, 198923minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJeremy thinks that his mother needs to get out more and spend some time in the company of a gentleman.
- 4. Off the HookApril 2, 198925minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishAfter a challenging conversation with her boss, who happens to be her lover, Erica's starting to think his inability to commit to one woman is the last straw in their relationship.
- 5. Wheels on FireApril 9, 198924minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJeremy is concerned about his mother's newfound zest for life and longs for her to settle down, so he can stop worrying about her.
- 6. Getting the PitchApril 16, 198925minTV-14SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishThe situation with Erica's boss-with whom she has an on-again, off-again relationship-is really feeling like a broken record.
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- Thames Television
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- Acorn TV