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Life Begins

  • TV Series
  • 2004–2006
  • 50m
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7.7/10
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Life Begins (2004)
ComedyDrama

A late-30s English couple's summer holiday turns upside down when the husband announces his desire to move out, leaving wife in newfound roles as provider and single parent. She finds hersel... Read allA late-30s English couple's summer holiday turns upside down when the husband announces his desire to move out, leaving wife in newfound roles as provider and single parent. She finds herself both stronger and weaker than she imagined.A late-30s English couple's summer holiday turns upside down when the husband announces his desire to move out, leaving wife in newfound roles as provider and single parent. She finds herself both stronger and weaker than she imagined.

  • Creator
    • Mike Bullen
  • Stars
    • Caroline Quentin
    • Alexander Armstrong
    • Elliot Henderson-Boyle
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    277
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    • Creator
      • Mike Bullen
    • Stars
      • Caroline Quentin
      • Alexander Armstrong
      • Elliot Henderson-Boyle
    • 1User review
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Caroline Quentin
    Caroline Quentin
    • Maggie Mee…
    • 2004–2006
    Alexander Armstrong
    Alexander Armstrong
    • Phil Mee
    • 2004–2006
    Elliot Henderson-Boyle
    • James Mee
    • 2004–2006
    Ace Ryan
    • Becca Mee
    • 2004–2006
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Brenda Thornhill
    • 2004–2006
    Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay
    • Eric Thornhill
    • 2004–2006
    Paul Thornley
    Paul Thornley
    • Jeff
    • 2004–2006
    Claire Skinner
    Claire Skinner
    • Clare
    • 2004–2006
    Stuart McQuarrie
    Stuart McQuarrie
    • Guy
    • 2004–2006
    Chloe Howman
    • Helen
    • 2004–2006
    Finlay Robertson
    Finlay Robertson
    • Kevin
    • 2004–2006
    Ellie Haddington
    • Kathleen
    • 2004–2005
    Danny Webb
    Danny Webb
    • Paul
    • 2004–2005
    Sarah Ozeke
    • Karen
    • 2004–2005
    Abby Ford
    • Samantha
    • 2004–2005
    Michelle Holmes
    Michelle Holmes
    • Genevieve
    • 2004–2006
    Jordan El-Balawi
    • Freddie
    • 2004–2005
    David Westhead
    David Westhead
    • Brian…
    • 2004–2006
    • Creator
      • Mike Bullen
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    L_Miller

    Engaging

    A tender look at the realities of separation after years of quiet togetherness and seeing things in retrospective that were not apparent at the time.

    Phil and Maggie are torn apart when Phil announces he needs time to find himself and moves out, leaving Maggie with two teenage kids, whispering neighbors, an accusing mother and a broken sink. In the blink of an eye lives change and Maggie steps into a world she never dreamed she would be part of -- the single mother struggling to make ends meet.

    I am not English and have never lived in Britian but I enjoy English contemporary drama. I find their shows fascinating. Another good one, check it out.

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      Sarah Lancashire turned down the role of Maggie.
    • Quotes

      Genevieve: I haven't congratulated you on becoming assistant manager.

      Maggie Mee: Oh, thanks.

      Genevieve: No, I'm not congratulating you - I'm explaining why I'm not going to.

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Maggie's New Life
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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