The Labours of Erica

Seasons

1989

UK

7.2

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.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Bottoming Out

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.

S1 • E2

In the Ruck

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.

S1 • E3

One in the Net

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

S1 • E4

Off the Hook

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.