After Life
- TV sitcom
- Netflix
- 2019 - 2022
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Ricky Gervais sitcom about a man struggling to cope after his wife's death. Also features Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan, Ashley Jensen and more.
Streaming rank this week: 817
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 6
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 24th April 2020
- Time
- 8am
- Channel
- Netflix
- Length
- 30 minutes, 12 seconds
Cast & crew
| Ricky Gervais | Tony |
| Kerry Godliman | Lisa |
| Tom Basden | Matt |
| Tony Way | Lenny |
| Diane Morgan | Kath |
| Ashley Jensen | Emma |
| Penelope Wilton | Anne |
| David Bradley | Ray |
| Joe Wilkinson | Postman Pat |
| David Earl | Brian |
| Jo Hartley | June |
| Ethan Lawrence | James |
| Mandeep Dhillon | Sandy |
| Roisin Conaty | Daphne/'Roxy' |
| Laura Patch | Jill |
| Paul Kaye | Psychiatrist |
| Tommy Finnegan | George |
| Michelle Greenidge | Valerie |
| Peter Egan | Paul |
| Toby Foster | Dennis |
| Lucy Speed | Tracy |
| Grace Wood | Daughter |
| Dan Mersh | Vicar |
| Ricky Gervais | Writer |
| Katie Mavroleon | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ricky Gervais | Director |
| Charlie Hanson | Producer |
| Ricky Gervais | Executive Producer |
| Tessa Pemberton | Line Producer |
| Jo Walker | Editor |
| Richard Drew | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Martin Hawkins | Director of Photography |
| Amanda Monk | Costume Designer |
| Frances Hounsom | Make-up Designer |
| Andy Burrows | Composer |
| Laura Murray | Graphics |
| Matthew Gallagher | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
After Life series 2, Netflix review
Ricky Gervais's study of bereavement continues.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 25th April 2020Review: After Life season two, Netflix
There is certainly a lot going on in series two. This series overview barely scratches the surface and there are some crucial details we haven't revealed. Does it surpass the first series? I'm not sure. That made such an impact it was always going to be hard to beat. But there is no doubt that this sequel will grab you from the very start and keep you grabbed until the very end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th April 2020After Life Series 2 review
Given he's known for brutally direct stand-up, it's little surprise that Ricky Gervais doesn't do subtext.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th April 2020I talk to Tony Way
Earlier this week I caught up with Tony to discuss the reaction to series one, working on Lenny's backstory with Ricky Gervais and why a certain love scene between his character and June took more than one take...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 23rd April 2020I talk to Jo Hartley
I caught up with Jo Hartley earlier this week to discuss her strong reaction to watching the series, what it's like being back and having more to do and why a certain love scene between her character and Lenny took more than one take...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 23rd April 2020