The Labours of Erica

A widowed single mother who's spent her life looking after others. As her 40th birthday approaches she decides to follow through with her childhood list of all the things she wanted to accomplish before 40. Erica confronts all her unachieved hopes and dreams and resolve to make drastic changes in her approach to life.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Brenda Blethyn , Clive Merrison , Geoffrey Davies , Paul Spurrier , Simeon Pearl , Rona Anderson , Jennifer Daniel , Eliza Hunt , Jane Hayward , Colin Jeavons , Hilary Crane , John Kane , Malcolm Sinclair , Carl Rigg , Raymond Brody , Lynne Marks , Godfrey James , Nick Burnell

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Bottoming Out

Mon, Mar 13, 1989

When widowed single mom Erica Parsons finds a childhood list of the things she wanted to do before turning 40, she sets about accomplishing them.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ In the Ruck

Mon, Mar 20, 1989

Erica's son, Jeremy, is feeling the effects of her new personality as she tries to become more involved in his education, much to his teachers' dismay.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ One in the Net

Mon, Mar 27, 1989

Jeremy thinks that his mother needs to get out more and spend some time in the company of a gentleman.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Off the Hook

Mon, Apr 3, 1989

After a challenging conversation with her boss, who happens to be her lover, Erica's starting to think his inability to commit is the last straw in their relationship.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Wheels on Fire

Mon, Apr 10, 1989

Jeremy is concerned about his mother's newfound zest for life and longs for her to settle down, so he can stop worrying about her.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Getting in Tune

Mon, Apr 17, 1989

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1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Shout It from the Rooftops

Mon, Mar 5, 1990

Erica is about to cross off being on television from her list, but it doesn't quite turn out the way she expected. Erica and Clive attend a dinner part with Dexter and Angela, much to Clive's dismay. Clive proposes a scheme to get Erica on TV.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Cider with Jean-Pierre

Mon, Mar 12, 1990

Erica is concerned about Jeremy's workaholic tendencies and decides that he needs a vacation. She takes him to Paris, but he can't relax. Erica slips away during their vacation to take care of her own business. As things seem to fall apart, she gets a surprise.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Plain Sailing

Mon, Mar 19, 1990

After Angela leaves Dexter, Erica tries to swoop in, but things get complicated. Erica's surprised at Jeremy's business tactics. All the lying going on around her makes Erica tackle the next item on her list: sailing away to a desert island.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Lighting Up

Mon, Mar 26, 1990

When Clive's 17-year-old daughter, Debbie, shows up at Erica's home with news that she's pregnant, Erica tries to balance her friendship with Clive and Debbie's privacy.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ A Far, Far Better Thing

Mon, Apr 2, 1990

An incident from Erica's past comes to light and incites a rivalry between Dexter and Clive, much to Erica's delight.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Mon, Apr 9, 1990

Erica is down to the last item on her list: to marry a millionaire. Dexter and Clive find loopholes to qualify and compete for Erica's hand.