May To December. Image shows from L to R: Zoe Angell (Eve Matheson), Alec Callendar (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Cinema Verity
May To December

May To December

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1989 - 1994
  • 39 episodes (6 series)

Middle-aged solicitor Alec Callender meets Zoe Angell, a PE teacher much younger than himself. Despite the age gap, romance soon blossoms. Stars Anton Rodgers, Eve Matheson, Lesley Dunlop, Paul Venables, Frances White and more.

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Series 2, Episode 7 - My Funny Valentine

Alec and Zoë have split up. It's obvious though that they are missing each other but are too stubborn to call each other and make up.

Further details

Alec and Zoë have split up. It's obvious though that they are missing each other but are too stubborn to call each other and make up. With Valentines Day approaching Hilary decides to play cupid and arranges for Zoë and Alec to meet. Things don't work out as Alec and Zoë continue to blame each other for their split and Alec, furious with Hilary for interfering, fires her. After a while and with a little help from those around them Alec and Zoë reconcile and Alec gives Hilary her job back... eventually.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 15th February 1990
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 8th July 2019 8:15pm London Live
Tuesday 9th July 2019 5:15am London Live
Tuesday 9th July 2019 12:15pm London Live
Tuesday 16th May 2023 7:55am Drama
Tuesday 16th May 2023 5:20pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Anton Rodgers Alec Callendar
Eve Matheson Zoe Angell
Paul Venables Jamie Callendar
Frances White Miss Flood
Rebecca Lacey Hilary
Kate Williams Dorothy Burgess
Chrissie Cotterill Debbie Burgess
Guest cast
Olivier Pierre Mr. Bosdure
Sylvia Syms Dollie
Writing team
Paul Mendelson Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Verity Lambert Executive Producer
Sharon Bloom Associate Producer
John Jarvis Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Carol Golder Production Designer
Martine Cooper Costume Designer
Ann Rayment Make-up Designer
Ron Bristow Lighting Designer
Mark Warman Composer

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