The Baby Boomers' Guide to Growing Old - Season 1

The Baby Boomers' Guide to Growing Old - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes4
DatesJun 13, 2017 - Jul 4, 2017

Episodes

Love and Relationships
Season 1Episode 165 min

Love and Relationships

This week, our baby boomers bring their sense of mischief to the complex issue of love and relationships in later life. Actress Amanda Barrie and cricket commentator Henry Blofeld take the reins for the day at a dating agency, tasked with setting up septuagenarian John with a date for cuddles and maybe more. Esther Rantzen and her wingman Johnny Ball head out for an evening dancing ceroc to find out how some senior singles are learning modern jive whilst also on the lookout for love. We also ask the ever-grumpy John Prescott what he'd write in a lonely hearts ad, and Edwina Currie gives some top tips on second marriages.

Jun 13, 2017
The Ageing Process
Season 1Episode 265 min

The Ageing Process

This time the baby boomers take a wry look at the ageing process, exploring some unusual ways to roll back the years. Actress Amanda Barrie and cricket commentator Henry Blofeld have a hilarious encounter with a cosmetic surgeon, before finding out whether dressing up brings down your perceived age. Sports presenter Jim Rosenthal experiences first-hand the problems caused by physical decline. Esther Rantzen reveals she's allergic to champagne. And Edwina Currie tries not to lose her reading glasses.

Jun 20, 2017
The Wonderful World of Work
Season 1Episode 365 min

The Wonderful World of Work

This time the baby boomers explore alternative ways to make a living in the twilight of our lives. Journalist Eve Pollard and campaigner Stanley Johnson struggle as assistants at a DIY store. Actress Amanda Barrie and singer Kenny Lynch try running a B&B. Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld considers a new career in wine. And John Prescott explains why he'd rather die than retire.

Jun 27, 2017
Leisure
Season 1Episode 465 min

Leisure

The boomers take a wry look at leisure and having the time of their lives. A coach-load of greying, good-time girls help comedian Roy Hudd cheer up politician John Prescott. Not easy. A septuagenarian punk does his best to put a snarl on ex-Tory minister Edwina Currie. Esther Rantzen explains why she always preferred the over 65s. And Kenny Lynch fantasises over the perfect care home.

Jul 4, 2017

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