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As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.
As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1992 - 2005
  • 66 episodes (9 series)

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance. Stars Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell and Philip Bretherton

  • Series 1, Episode 1 repeated at 8:30pm on BBC4
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 4,030

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BBC Four to repeat comedy classics

To link in with the celebrations of 100 years of the BBC, from Saturday 22nd October BBC Four will begin broadcasting classic episodes of sitcoms and sketch shows.

British Comedy Guide, 14th October 2022

Judi Dench on her time with Geoffrey Palmer

The legendary actress says she couldn't have made the classic sitcom As Time Goes By with anyone else.

Patrick McLennan, Radio Times, 16th November 2020

Legendary sitcom producer/director Sydney Lotterby dies

Producer and director Sydney Lotterby, whose credits include Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Porridge, The Liver Birds and As Time Goes By, has died at the age of 93.

British Comedy Guide, 30th July 2020

Behind the scenes: As Time Goes By

Next time you sit down to watch As Time Goes By, here's a little insight as to what goes in to creating an episode of your favourite British comedy.

Tellyspotting, 20th June 2010

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