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Season 1 – Mr Loverman

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A woman is shocked to discover that her husband of 50 years has been cheating on her for decades with his male best friend.

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Carol Midgley Times (UK) Intertwined with Barrington’s relationships with his two adult daughters and grandson, this is a tender, painful portrait of an older homosexual love affair in a drama that shows how bigotry makes people waste years of their lives. Rated: 3/5 Oct 16, 2024 Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian This is a different, spikier, much braver tale about the Windrush generation than usually makes it on to our screens. There is closeness, vibrancy, violence and sorrow in the mix, plus an examination of many forms of love. Rated: 4/5 Oct 15, 2024 Full Review Nick Hilton Independent (UK) A slim but moving testament to the enduring power of self-acceptance. Rated: 4/5 Oct 15, 2024 Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Mr Loverman is overfond of flashbacks and some of the characters are painted with the broadest of brushes. But it is fresh, nicely soapy (each episode breezes by at just half an hour), and the Hackney setting looks great. Nov 1, 2024 Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) Throughout, there are stunning performances, particularly from James and Clarke, who are locked in a relationship death spiral that’s as relentless as it is loveless. Rated: 3/5 Oct 30, 2024 Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent Mr Loverman frequently feels a little too understated, and Barry’s internal monologue is intrusive and often unnecessary, but the terrific performances of James, Clarke and Bakare keep you watching. Oct 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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YOCHABEL S Beautiful, a journey of self acceptance. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Sharang L Thoughtful and entertaining. That's a rare combo. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/26/24 Full Review Lucy M I'm in 2 minds about this one. Was really looking forward to it as I read the book and loved it. Unfortunately it doesn't do justice to the book. The 2 main actors are good, especially Morris, but it just doesn't come across as real in any way. Hackney looks way too clean and everyone is way too rich and well dressed. Yes, Barrington is supposed to have saved money but he's not supposed to be living in luxury! The wigs looked fake and I wasn't engaged enough to forget that I was watching actors acting. I watched 2 episodes and the second wasn't good - the daughter was overdone. Unsure whether to bother with the rest. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Shaalini S Lennie James and Ariyon Bakare are brilliant in this series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lennie James

Barrington Jedidiah Walker

Sharon D Clarke

Carmel Walker

Ariyon Bakare

Morris De La Roux

Tamara Lawrance

Maxine Walker

Sharlene Whyte

Donna Walker

Tahj Miles

Daniel

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 14, 2024 After Carmel catches and reprimands Barry for creeping into bed during the early hours from god knows where, Barry decides it is finally time to ask for a divorce so he can set up a new life with his best friend and lifelong lover. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2024 Barry 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 divorce. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2024 Barry sets out to meet Morris and discuss their future, but his journey is haunted by memories from the past. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2024 Carmel returns to Antigua, where she reflects on her own secrets, regrets, and her side of the complicated marriage story. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 2024 Barry and Donna's nights mirror each other's and uncover how their world views were shaped. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 14, 2024 When 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 14, 2024 When Barry is rescued by Maxine, he must find the strength to be honest and attempt to win Morris back; in Antigua, Carmel starts the long road to healing. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 14, 2024 Barry prepares to tell Carmel the truth he has been hiding for five decades and to face a new world. Details

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Season Info

Director
Hong Khaou
Executive Producer
Lennie James, Faye Ward, Hannah Farrell
Screenwriter
Nathaniel Price, Bernardine Evaristo
Network
BBC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2024