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As Time Goes By Reunion Special As Time Goes By Reunion Special

As Time Goes By, one of the most popular and enduring British series on public television, starred Dame Judi Dench as Jean Pargetter and Geoffrey Palmer as Lionel Hardcastle, former lovers who reunited after 40 years. This two-part special picks up a few years after the original series left off.

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Were you a regular watcher of "As Time Goes By?" If so, what drew you to the series?

Did you find this reunion special satisfying? Why or why not?

How does "As Time Goes By" compare to other long-running comedy series on American TV?

How do you think an American version of the series would differ? How would it be similar?

Judi Dench is an award-winning stage and movie actress. Why do you think she appeared in this series for nine seasons? (Bear in mind that British TV isn't as lucrative as American TV.)

Do you know any couples who courted or married in youth, drifted apart, then reunited later in life? What brought them back together?

How do you feel about the series' portrayal of romance and sexuality among mature people?

How would you react if Lionel and Jean were your neighbors?

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