Life Without George

Life Without George is a BBC comedy series created and written by Penny Croft. The executive producer was Robin Nash and its producer was Susan Belbin. Starring Carol Royle and Simon Cadell, it centred on a young woman's struggle to adapt to life after being left by her partner. The series ran from 12 March 1987 to 4 May 1989. The theme tune was written and performed by Penny Croft.

Cast

Jenny Russell – Carol Royle
Larry Wade – Simon Cadell
Mr Chambers – Ronald Fraser
Amanda – Rosalind March Elizabeth Estensen
Ben – Michael Thomas
Sammy – Kenny Ireland Campbell Morrison
Carol – Cheryl Maiker
Alison – Ann Thornton
Dolores – Camille Coduri
Barbara – Susan Crowly
Alan – Aaran Harris
David Knight – Harold Innocent
Gerald – Barry Woolgar
Josephine – Selina Cadell

Screenings

Life Without George was originally screened on BBC1 in the UK between 1987 and 1989. Each of the three series ran from March, with episodes released once a week; series 1 and 2 had six episodes each, series 3 had eight episodes. In the UK the entire show was repeated on UK GOLD twice weekly with a Tuesday night showing at 10.30pm and one around 11pm on Sundays.