"Time" Returns on PBS This Fall

As Time Goes By returns on PBS.

The popular British sitcom “As Times Goes By” returns to PBS in two new specials this fall. The shows were produced in London last month by DLT Entertainment and its sister company, The Theatre of Comedy. The series, on which these specials are based, has been popular on Britain’s BBC and PBS stations since it originated in 1992.

The new specials, written by Bob Larbey (A Fine Romance) and produced and directed by Syd Lotterby, pick up some time after the original series left off and reveal Jean Pargetter’s (Judi Dench) great anticipation for grandchildren much to husband Lionel’s (GeoffreyPalmer) dismay. With son-in-law Alistair and daughter Judy having problems things don’t look too promising especially when it’s left to Lionel to convince Alistair to visit the doctor for some tests. But will Jean’s dream of becoming a grandmother come true when Sandy and her husband Harry return from Canada? The deal also gives PBS the North American home video/DVD rights to the two programs.