After You've Gone was a British comedy that aired on BBC One from 12 January 2007 to 21 December 2008. Starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Celia Imrie, Dani Harmer and Ryan Sampson, After You've Gone was created by Fred Barron, who also created My Family. The writers include Barron, Ian Brown, Katie Douglas, James Hendie, Danny Robins, Andrea Solomons and Dan Tetsell. Three series and two Christmas specials aired, and work on scripts for a fourth series had already begun when the BBC withdrew the commission in November 2008 and cancelled the series.
After You've Gone (Season 2)
Web of Deceit (Episode 1) 6.2
Air date: 2007-09-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Diana takes the kids to Africa, leaving Jimmy in charge. Upon return, there's a surprise in store: Jimmy's buried under a pile of pizza boxes.
Rose Tattoo (Episode 2) 5.8
Air date: 2007-09-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jimmy accidently sees Diana naked in the shower and Molly takes advantance of his shock by gettting him to agree to her having a tattoo. Meanwhile, Alex takes an aptitude test and the results indicate that accountancy is an appropriate career.
Tell Tale (Episode 3) 5.2
Air date: 2007-09-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jimmy plans a poker game with Kev, Siobhan and Bobby, but when Bobby drops out, Diana steps in and, with a little inside info, is able to see through Jimmy's bluffing. Meanwhile, Molly is eager to look better than rival Becky in the school photograph.
Meet the Parent (Episode 4) 5.2
Air date: 2007-09-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jimmy is invited out to meet Siobhan's father David, and his nerves aren't helped when Diana tags along. Soon enough, Diana and David hit it off but when Diana wants out, it's up to Jimmy to help her end things.
Love and War (Episode 5) 6.0
Air date: 2007-10-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jimmy's plans for a leisurely weekend are upended when Diana makes a surprising and unwelcome discovery about the past. Cue Jimmy having to run around trying to find out who was having an affair with Diana's husband before he died. Whilst the attention of the adults is elsewhere, Molly and Alex's tit for tat war starts to get out of hand.
When She Came Back (Episode 6) 5.0
Air date: 2007-10-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ann returns to announce that she's marrying Howard and that she wants Alex and Molly to join them in Africa. She even moves in, evicting both Jimmy and her own mother!
Ride of the Valkyrie (Episode 7) 5.8
Air date: 2007-10-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Diana's friend Pam seeks a home decorator so Diana sends Jimmy and Kev to her, causing nothing short of chaos.
Just Say No (Episode 8) 5.0
Air date: 2007-10-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After a trip to hospital for rupturing himself at work, Jimmy reveals feelings no one knew he had — least of all Jimmy himself.
And So This Is Christmas (Episode 9) 4.2
Air date: 2007-12-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jimmy and Diana join forces to give the kids a normal, traditional family Christmas – but this is not a normal, traditional family! Meanwhile, the school play puts everyone under pressure.
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