Londoner Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry to his mates, is a seventy-four-year-old, Antiguan-born, exuberant Hackney personality, renowned for his dapper taste and fondness for retro suits. Carmel, his wife of 50 years, senses that Barry has been cheating on her with other women. Little does she know what’s happening: a secret, passionate affair with his male best friend and soulmate, Morris. Now facing the final chapter of his life, Barry has big choices that will force his whole family to question their futures.
Cast: Lennie James, Sharon D. Clarke
Series 1
8 episodes
1. Episode 1Seventy-four-year-old Barry wants to live out his final days with his lover – but is he brave enough to leave his wife?16CC31minOct 14, 2024
2. Episode 2Barry returns from dropping Carmel at the airport alone to find a ringing phone with his furious daughter Maxine on the other end, demanding that he meets her that afternoon. Barry admits to Morris his inability to tell Carmel about the intended divorce.16CC27minOct 14, 2024
3. Episode 3Barry sets out to meet Morris and discuss their future, but his journey is haunted by memories from the past.16CC29minOct 21, 2024
4. Episode 4Carmel returns to her father in Antigua, where she reflects on her own secrets, regrets and her side of the complicated marriage story.16CC29minOct 21, 2024
5. Episode 5Barry and Donna's nights mirror each other's in an episode about how secrets and misunderstandings have shaped their world views.16CC28minOct 28, 2024
6. Episode 6When Barry is tasked with looking after Daniel, the two men of different generations must learn to relate to one another, until a betrayal provokes an unexpected outburst.16CC29minOct 28, 2024
7. Episode 7When Barry is rescued by Maxine, he must find the strength to be honest and attempt to win Morris back, while in Antigua, Carmel starts the long road to healing.16CC32minNov 4, 2024
8. Episode 8Barry prepares to tell Carmel the truth he has been hiding for five decades and to face a brave new world.16CC26minNov 4, 2024
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Londoner Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry to his mates, is a seventy-four-year-old, Antiguan-born, exuberant Hackney personality, renowned for his dapper taste and fondness for retro suits. Carmel, his wife of 50 years, senses that Barry has been cheating on her with other women. Little does she know what’s happening: a secret, passionate affair with his male best friend and soulmate, Morris. Now facing the final chapter of his life, Barry has big choices that will force his whole family to question their futures.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Irma Inniss, Faye Ward, Hannah Farrell, Hannah Price
- Studio
- Fable Pictures, BBC
Maturity rating
16Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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