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Paradise Postponed

1986 – 1991Show2 seasons14 episodes

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

This British series, based on books by John Mortimer, follows the rise of Leslie Titmuss from humble beginnings in the 1950s to Tory cabinet minister in the 1980s.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Paradise Postponed episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Death of a Saint, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 The Temptation of Henry Simcox, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Chez Titmuss, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Living in the Past, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 The Wrongs of Man, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 The Lost Leader, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 And a Happy New Year to You, Too!, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Enigma Variations, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 The Gods of the Copy Book Headings, 8.2
  10. S1 E10 Faith Unfaithful, 8.2
  11. S1 E11 The Simcox Inheritance, 8.2

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Facts

September 15, 1986 · September 17, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 15, 1986
Last aired
September 17, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Paradise Postponed worth watching?"

Questions about Paradise Postponed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Paradise Postponed worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Paradise Postponed?

14 h

About 14 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1991.

Is Paradise Postponed plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Paradise Postponed make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).