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Time of My Life

1980Show1 season6 episodes

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A nostalgic, moving comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Ken Archer has worked for the same company for 33 years. Then, one day, he's told that he is about to be made redundant. To make a bad day even worse, Ken's wife Joan tells him that she is leaving him for a man 20 years younger. Things continue to go from bad to worse as Kern is subsequently mugged, taken hostage, arrested and committed to an asylum.

Feels like

  • British Social Realism
  • Mid-Life Crisis Drama
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Working-Class Narrative
  • Melancholic Hope
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Domestic Tension
  • Quiet Intimacy
  • Timeless Human Condition

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Martin Shardlow
Written by
Jim Eldridge
Produced by
Dennis Main Wilson
Music by
Ronnie Hazlehurst

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 1980 · April 22, 1980 · Ended

First aired
March 18, 1980
Last aired
April 22, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Time of My Life worth watching?"

Questions about Time of My Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Time of My Life worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Time of My Life okay for kids?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Time of My Life?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.

Will Time of My Life make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Time of My Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.