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A Kind of Living

1988 – 1990Show3 seasons26 episodesNR

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Trevor Beasley (Richard Griffiths), a schoolteacher, has his head stuck firmly in the past, despite having a new house, a new job, and a new baby. Also stars Frances de la Tour, Tim Healy, Anita Carey, and C.J. Allen.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Harrison

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Facts

February 19, 1988 · June 17, 1990 · Ended

First aired
February 19, 1988
Last aired
June 17, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Kind of Living worth watching?"

Questions about A Kind of Living

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Kind of Living worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is A Kind of Living okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch A Kind of Living?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1990.

Will A Kind of Living make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is A Kind of Living plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.