Life Begins at 65
This documentary sees the cast talk candidly about the radical changes they have witnessed over their lifetimes, including attitudes towards sexuality, education and divorce.
Scripted documentary series following a group of friends in their 60s, 70s and 80s based in Bournemouth.
Mixing elements of story-telling techniques from drama and documentary in a bold new form, the series explores the full range of issues faced by people over 65. With the cast devising and improvising many of the scenes themselves, the series captures the romance and real-life drama of their everyday lives - the business entrepreneur, a comedian dating again for the first time in 40 years, and a political activist are just some of the real-life characters living their life to the full.
This frank, funny and warm series follows the diverse group of friends grappling with the issues that face us all - finding love, re-starting your career, friendships and rivalries - as well as frankly exploring the challenges of getting older - coping with illness, feelings of loneliness and preparing for the end that will eventually greet us all.
This one-off documentary featuring the cast sees them talk candidly about the radical changes they have witnessed over their lifetimes. They talk openly about issues ranging from the changing role of women through to attitudes towards sexuality, education and divorce.
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Clips
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"Once you hit 60, you can start behaving like a teenager"
Duration: 00:50
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"There are more years behind me, than there are in front of me"
Duration: 01:28
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How the attitudes towards being gay have changed
Duration: 01:05
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Production Company | Electric Ray |
Producer | Chloe Sarfaty |
Producer | James Bainbridge |
Director | James Bainbridge |
Writer | Alex Worrall |
Executive Producer | Karl Warner |
Executive Producer | Meredith Chambers |
Series Editor | Sophie Leonard |
Broadcast
- Tue 27 Oct 2015 22:30
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