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Fortysomething (2003)

Fortysomething

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June 29th, 2003

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Synopsis

Fortysomething is a 2003 British comedy-drama series, starring and directed by Hugh Laurie as Paul Slippery, a doctor facing a mid-life crisis. His wife Estelle is starting a new career as a headhunter. His three sons, Rory, a student at the fictitious University of Reigate, Daniel and Edwin, are sex-obsessed. Meanwhile, Paul appears to hear the inner thoughts of others.

Other important characters include Paul's colleague and nemesis, Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey, and Estelle's new employer, Gwendolen Hartley.

The series was written by Nigel Williams based on his 1999 novel of the same name. The six episodes of the series were broadcast on ITV. Although a ratings failure on first transmission, leading to it being moved to an off-peak timeslot midway through the run, the appearance of several actors who went on to greater fame has subsequently led the series to sell well on DVD.

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Cast

Hugh Laurie
Paul Slippery
Anna Chancellor
Estelle Slippery
Sheila Hancock
Gwendolen Hartley
Benedict Cumberbatch
Rory Slippery
Neil Henry
Daniel Slippery
Joe Van Moyland
Edwin Slippery
Lolita Chakrabarti
Dr. Surinder Dhillon
Emma Ferguson
Laura Proek
Carol Harvey
Rosie
Peter Capaldi
Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey
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Directors

Hugh Laurie
(3 episodes, 2003)
Nic Phillips
(3 episodes, 2003)
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Producers

Jonathan Powell
executive producer
(6 episodes, 2003)
Jo Willett
producer
(6 episodes, 2003)
Kit Williams
line producer
(unknown episodes)
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Writers

Nigel Williams
written by
(4 episodes, 2003)
Nigel Williams
writer
(2 episodes, 2003)
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Taglines

A middle-aged man losing his edge... and his grip!

Keywords

family relationships
tv mini series
midlife crisis
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Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

January 6th, 2008 (Germany)
November 23rd, 2007 (Hungary)
June 29th, 2003 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Alternative Titles

Fortysomething (original title)
Dr. Slippery (Germany)
Saranta kai... kati (Greece) (transliterated title)
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Running Times

60 min ((UK))

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Production Companies

Carlton Television

Distribution Companies

ITV - Independent Television
Polyband (Germany)
Story TV (Hungary) (2007-2008)
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Anvil Post Production (India) (sound re-recording)

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