TV series
Life Begins at Forty
1978–1980, English, on ITV1. Created by Jan Butlin.
After 17 years of married life, Chris and Katy Bunting are faced with being parents for the first time. The repercussions are only just starting to become apparent.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S2 E7: The Christening
Aired 21 March 1980
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Jan ButlinCreator
- Derek NimmoChris Bunting · 14 ep
- Rosemary LeachKaty Bunting · 14 ep
- Michael Graham CoxGerry Simpson · 12 ep
- Fanny RoweMrs Bunting · 7 ep
- Rosemary MartinJill Simpson · 6 ep
- Tim BarrettBadger · 5 ep
- Gordon RollingsHorace · 5 ep
- Anna DawsonJill Simpson · 4 ep
- Angela PiperPriscilla · 4 ep
- Robin HalsteadPC Lombard · 2 ep
- Geoffrey SumnerSir James Cameron Bangore · 2 ep
- Alan IgbonDarren Braithwaite · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 June 1978
- Last aired
- 21 March 1980
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Life Begins at Forty: quick answers
Is Life Begins at Forty worth watching?
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How many seasons of Life Begins at Forty are there?
Life Begins at Forty has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Life Begins at Forty finished?
Yes. Life Begins at Forty ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life Begins at Forty on?
Life Begins at Forty isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Life Begins at Forty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Life Begins at Forty?
If you liked Life Begins at Forty, try Who's the Boss?, The Brady Bunch, Alexa & Katie.
Who created Life Begins at Forty?
Life Begins at Forty was created by Jan Butlin and stars Derek Nimmo, Rosemary Leach, Michael Graham Cox.