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Fortysomething

Overview

Fortysomething is a 2003 British comedy-drama series, starring and directed by Hugh Laurie as Paul Slippery, a doctor facing a mid-life crisis. His wife Estelle is starting a new career as a headhunter. His three sons, Rory, a student at the fictitious University of Reigate, Daniel and Edwin, are sex-obsessed. Meanwhile, Paul appears to hear the inner thoughts of others. Other important characters include Paul's colleague and nemesis, Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey, and Estelle's new employer, Gwendolen Hartley. The series was written by Nigel Williams based on his 1999 novel of the same name. The six episodes of the series were broadcast on ITV. Although a ratings failure on first transmission, leading to it being moved to an off-peak timeslot midway through the run, the appearance of several actors who went on to greater fame has subsequently led the series to sell well on DVD.
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Cast

Hugh Laurie profile
Hugh Laurie

Paul Slippery

Total episodes: 6

Benedict Cumberbatch profile
Benedict Cumberbatch

Rory Slippery

Total episodes: 6

Anna Chancellor profile
Anna Chancellor

Total episodes: 6

Lolita Chakrabarti profile
Lolita Chakrabarti

Total episodes: 6

Sheila Hancock profile
Sheila Hancock

Total episodes: 6

Joe Van Moyland profile
Joe Van Moyland

Total episodes: 6

Peter Capaldi profile
Peter Capaldi

Total episodes: 6

Emma Ferguson profile
Emma Ferguson

Total episodes: 6

Stephen Fry profile
Stephen Fry

Derek

Total episodes: 1

William Laurie profile
William Laurie

Boy at Boat

Total episodes: 1

Nicholas Le Prevost profile
Nicholas Le Prevost

Peter Mailer

Total episodes: 1

Peter Wight profile
Peter Wight

Nobby

Total episodes: 1

Hugh Laurie profile
Hugh Laurie

Paul Slippery

Total episodes: 6

Benedict Cumberbatch profile
Benedict Cumberbatch

Rory Slippery

Total episodes: 6

Anna Chancellor profile
Anna Chancellor

Total episodes: 6

Lolita Chakrabarti profile
Lolita Chakrabarti

Total episodes: 6

Sheila Hancock profile
Sheila Hancock

Total episodes: 6

Joe Van Moyland profile
Joe Van Moyland

Total episodes: 6

Peter Capaldi profile
Peter Capaldi

Total episodes: 6

Emma Ferguson profile
Emma Ferguson

Total episodes: 6

Stephen Fry profile
Stephen Fry

Derek

Total episodes: 1

William Laurie profile
William Laurie

Boy at Boat

Total episodes: 1

Nicholas Le Prevost profile
Nicholas Le Prevost

Peter Mailer

Total episodes: 1

Peter Wight profile
Peter Wight

Nobby

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

June 29, 2003

Last air Date

August 9, 2003

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

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seasons

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Season 1

Aired on: 2003 | 6 Episodes

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