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The Labours of Erica

1989·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

The Labours of Erica was a 1989/90 British sitcom starring Brenda Blethyn as self-made businesswoman Erica Parsons. The premise of the show was that Erica found a list she had made as a young girl of everything she wanted to do before turning 18. Realising she hasn't done any of them, she resolves to achieve all her aims before her 40th birthday instead. The series premiered on ITV in the United Kingdom at 8:00pm on Monday 13 March 1989 and ran for two series until the 9 April 1990.
British SitcomLighthearted ComedySelf-Improvement JourneyCharacter-DrivenNostalgic 80sHumorous SituationsFeel-GoodFamily-FriendlyRelatable Aspirations

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Is The Labours of Erica worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Labours of Erica have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Labours of Erica air?

It ran from 1989 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is The Labours of Erica in?

English

It was made in English.