When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.
- Created by
- Nicholas Mallett
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
Mar 15, 1985
It is Professor Edward Brett 's last triumphant day at the university. He is looking forward to a life of leisure, but that evening his life takes a drastic turn.
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Mar 22, 1985
2: Edward Brett 's academic career is over. He now faces the rude shock of life in the real world.
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
Mar 29, 1985
3: Edward learns a new set of standards and begins to realise what work is.
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
Apr 5, 1985
4: 'A couple of light years on another planet' is how Edward describes his increasingly problematic life.
- 5S1 E5
Episode 5
Apr 12, 1985
5: Edward has almost found his wife. Almost, but not quite. She still remains a step ahead.
- 6S1 E6
Episode 6
Apr 19, 1985
6: Mary Brett is safe at last, but still refuses to let Edward know her whereabouts.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
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- How many seasons of Late Starter are there?
- Late Starter has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Late Starter?
- Late Starter has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 3, 1985.
- Who stars in Late Starter?
- Late Starter stars Peter Barkworth, Rowena Cooper, Carol Leader, Simon Cowell-Parker, Akosua Busia.
