My Family: Life Begins at Fifty


08:00 am - 08:40 am, Sunday, March 29 on U&W (25)

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Life Begins at Fifty
Season 7, Episode 9

Susan's severe mood swings lead Michael to believe she is going through the menopause, and his suspicions are only confirmed when she is arrested for stealing a pair of sunglasses. Ben learns the cost of lawyers and decides to represent her in court, but his line of defence proves weak


subtitles 16x9 audio-description
Movie/Drama Sitcom

Cast & Crew

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Robert Lindsay (Actor) .. Ben Harper
Zoe Wanamaker (Actor) .. Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe (Actor) .. Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson (Actor) .. Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes (Actor) .. Abi
Keiron Self (Actor) .. Roger
Rhodri Meilir (Actor) .. Alfie
Nichola McAuliffe (Actor) .. Judge
Kim Wall (Actor) .. John Barker
Jonathan Coy (Actor) .. Mr Mitchell
Laura Haddock (Actor) .. Melanie
John Bartlett (Producer)
Dewi Humphreys (Director)

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Did You Know..

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Robert Lindsay (Actor) .. Ben Harper
Born: December 13, 1949 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Best Known For: Citizen Smith and My Family.
Early-life: Born Robert Lindsay Stevenson on December 13, 1949, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. One of three children, his Second World War veteran father worked as a joiner and his mother was a cleaner. He failed his 11-plus exam and went to the Secondary Modern Gladstone Boys School. Despite having a miserable time there, his art teacher spotted his acting talent in a school production and encouraged him to take it up seriously. He originally intended to become a drama teacher, but worked in regional theatre companies after attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
Career: Lindsay's movie debut came in 1973's That'll Be the Day. His big break came in 1977 when he played would-be revolutionary Wolfie in John Sullivan's BBC sitcom Citizen Smith. After that he concentrated on serious roles. Theatre parts include Hamlet and Cyrano De Bergerac, but his biggest stage hit to date is musical Me and My Girl, for which he won numerous awards on both sides of the Atlantic. He made his Hollywood debut in the ill-received Bert Rigby You're a Fool in 1989, but Alan Bleasdale's TV series GBH put his career back on track. Since then, successes include Jake's Progress, The Wimbledon Poisoner, Brazen Hussies, Hornblower and My Family. More recently, he's starred in detective drama Jericho, played Tony Blair in A Very Social Secretary and The Trial of Tony Blair, traced his family on Who Do You Think You Are? and starred in Sky1 sitcom Spy.
Quote: 'There's a huge entertainer in me, and I couldn't ignore it any longer. I wanted to be very serious, but I've paid my dues and should start enjoying my career.'
Trivia: He supports Derby County.
Zoe Wanamaker (Actor) .. Susan Harper
Born: May 13, 1949 in New York
Best Known For: Playing a variety of strong women.
Early-life: Born May 13, 1949, in New York, the daughter of acclaimed actors Charlotte Holland and Sam Wanamaker. At the age of three, her family fled the US before her father could be called by Senator McCarthy's notorious House of Un-American Activities Committee; the family settled in the UK. Zoƫ decided to become an actress at age 10 after spending a summer in Stratford-Upon-Avon watching her father. Both parents tried to persuade her not to go into the profession but she enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 1970.
Career: Wanamaker spent 25 years with the RSC and National Theatre, and continues to appear on stage. She made her TV debut in 1975 in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill. Her most memorable work has come on the small screen in projects such as Edge of Darkness, the first episode of Prime Suspect, A Dance to the Music of Time, Love Hurts, My Family, David Copperfield, Gormenghast and Doctor Who; she also has a recurring role as Ariadne Oliver in Agatha Christie's Poirot. Films include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Wilde.
Quote: 'I think there is a niche for Beauty and the Beast, but there are also people who want to see good drama, who want to be moved by something.'
Trivia: Despite her English upbringing, she remains a US citizen and received an honorary CBE in 2000.
Daniela Denby-Ashe (Actor) .. Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson (Actor) .. Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes (Actor) .. Abi
Keiron Self (Actor) .. Roger
Rhodri Meilir (Actor) .. Alfie
Nichola McAuliffe (Actor) .. Judge
Kim Wall (Actor) .. John Barker
Jonathan Coy (Actor) .. Mr Mitchell
Laura Haddock (Actor) .. Melanie
Born: August 21, 1985 in London
Best Known For: The Inbetweeners Movie and Da Vinci's Demons.
Early-life: Laura Jane Haddock was born in London on August 21, 1985. She trained at the Arts Educational School in Chiswick. She made her TV debut in a Comedy Showcase pilot called Plus One.
Career: Haddock's TV credits include Honest, The Palace, The Colour of Magic, Agatha Christie's Marple, Monday Monday and How Not to Live Your Life. She raised her profile in 2011 when she starred in The Inbetweeners Movie. Since then, she has starred in Upstairs Downstairs, Missing, Dancing on the Edge, Da Vinci's Demons and Luther. Her film credits also include Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
Quote: 'I see my daft surname as a positive thing. It first dawned on me that I had a comical name when someone called me 'Fishface' on my first day at school. I've heard all the fish jokes since then, many times over.'
Trivia: Haddock was nominated in the Best Female Newcomer category at the 2012 Empire Awards for her role in The Inbetweeners Movie.
John Bartlett (Producer)
Dewi Humphreys (Director)
George Jeffrie (Writer)
Bert Tyler-Moore (Writer)

Before / After

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My Family
07:20 am
My Family
08:40 am