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After Life

After Life

  • TV sitcom
  • Netflix
  • 2019 - 2022
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Ricky Gervais sitcom about a man struggling to cope after his wife's death. Also features Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan, Ashley Jensen and more.

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Series 2, Episode 6

Grieving for his Dad, Tony asks his colleagues for space rather than sympathy. Emma's struggling with their continued 'Groundhog Day', but Roxy and Pat are growing ever closer.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th April 2020
Time
8am
Channel
Netflix
Length
30 minutes, 12 seconds

Cast & crew

Cast
Ricky Gervais Tony
Kerry Godliman Lisa
Tom Basden Matt
Tony Way Lenny
Diane Morgan Kath
Ashley Jensen Emma
Penelope Wilton Anne
David Bradley Ray
Joe Wilkinson Postman Pat
David Earl Brian
Jo Hartley June
Ethan Lawrence James
Mandeep Dhillon Sandy
Roisin Conaty Daphne/'Roxy'
Laura Patch Jill
Paul Kaye Psychiatrist
Tommy Finnegan George
Michelle Greenidge Valerie
Peter Egan Paul
Guest cast
Toby Foster Dennis
Lucy Speed Tracy
Grace Wood Daughter
Dan Mersh Vicar
Writing team
Ricky Gervais Writer
Katie Mavroleon Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ricky Gervais Director
Charlie Hanson Producer
Ricky Gervais Executive Producer
Tessa Pemberton Line Producer
Jo Walker Editor
Richard Drew Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Martin Hawkins Director of Photography
Amanda Monk Costume Designer
Frances Hounsom Make-up Designer
Andy Burrows Composer
Laura Murray Graphics
Matthew Gallagher 1st Assistant Director

Press

After Life series 2, Netflix review

Ricky Gervais's study of bereavement continues.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 25th April 2020

Review: After Life season two, Netflix

There is certainly a lot going on in series two. This series overview barely scratches the surface and there are some crucial details we haven't revealed. Does it surpass the first series? I'm not sure. That made such an impact it was always going to be hard to beat. But there is no doubt that this sequel will grab you from the very start and keep you grabbed until the very end.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th April 2020

After Life Series 2 review

Given he's known for brutally direct stand-up, it's little surprise that Ricky Gervais doesn't do subtext.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th April 2020

I talk to Tony Way

Earlier this week I caught up with Tony to discuss the reaction to series one, working on Lenny's backstory with Ricky Gervais and why a certain love scene between his character and June took more than one take...

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 23rd April 2020

I talk to Jo Hartley

I caught up with Jo Hartley earlier this week to discuss her strong reaction to watching the series, what it's like being back and having more to do and why a certain love scene between her character and Lenny took more than one take...

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 23rd April 2020

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