Anita Dobson and Nigel Havers Reunite in Charming Retirement Romance.
In a delightful drama of second chances, actress Anita Dobson stars alongside her former Coronation Street co-star Nigel Havers in the Channel 5 anthology series "Play for Today: Never Too Late". The show revolves around Cynthia, a feisty septuagenarian (played by Dobson), who discovers that her old flame Frank (Havers) has just moved into the very same retirement village as she.
As they begin to reacquaint themselves, Cynthia is forced to confront the realities of ageing and whether it's time to accept a new chapter in life. With its witty dialogue and relatable themes, this heartwarming drama promises to be an entertaining watch for audiences looking for a feel-good evening.
Dobson brings her signature sparkle to her portrayal of Cynthia, while Havers infuses Frank with his trademark charm. Supporting performances from Tracy-Ann Oberman and Nina Wadia add depth and nuance to the show.
In other TV highlights tonight, celebrity racing enthusiasts Anita and her father Bal take on a perilous journey across Central America as part of the BBC's "Celebrity Race Across the World". Meanwhile, Sky Arts pays tribute to the timeless classic film "The Railway Children", which continues to captivate audiences with its nostalgic charm. On BBC Two, Lauren Lyle stars in the offbeat drama "The Ridge", while Taskmaster concludes its final episode on Channel 4, featuring hilarious challenges and comedic banter.
Later tonight, Sky Atlantic screens the techno-thriller "The Iris Affair", starring Niamh Algar as a brilliant codebreaker racing against time to outsmart a sinister AI.
In a delightful drama of second chances, actress Anita Dobson stars alongside her former Coronation Street co-star Nigel Havers in the Channel 5 anthology series "Play for Today: Never Too Late". The show revolves around Cynthia, a feisty septuagenarian (played by Dobson), who discovers that her old flame Frank (Havers) has just moved into the very same retirement village as she.
As they begin to reacquaint themselves, Cynthia is forced to confront the realities of ageing and whether it's time to accept a new chapter in life. With its witty dialogue and relatable themes, this heartwarming drama promises to be an entertaining watch for audiences looking for a feel-good evening.
Dobson brings her signature sparkle to her portrayal of Cynthia, while Havers infuses Frank with his trademark charm. Supporting performances from Tracy-Ann Oberman and Nina Wadia add depth and nuance to the show.
In other TV highlights tonight, celebrity racing enthusiasts Anita and her father Bal take on a perilous journey across Central America as part of the BBC's "Celebrity Race Across the World". Meanwhile, Sky Arts pays tribute to the timeless classic film "The Railway Children", which continues to captivate audiences with its nostalgic charm. On BBC Two, Lauren Lyle stars in the offbeat drama "The Ridge", while Taskmaster concludes its final episode on Channel 4, featuring hilarious challenges and comedic banter.
Later tonight, Sky Atlantic screens the techno-thriller "The Iris Affair", starring Niamh Algar as a brilliant codebreaker racing against time to outsmart a sinister AI.
also Anita Dobson is literally my ultimate British icon, she's been around forever! 
I'm intrigued by this play for today series, sounds so relatable especially with the theme of ageing and finding new chapter in life. can't wait to watch it, love how charming the trailer looks 
Anita Dobson is back on our screens! I'm so down for this retirement romance drama - Cynthia sounds like an amazing character and I love that it's all about embracing new chapters in life 
Anita always brings that energy and spark to her roles, can't wait to see how she pulls off Cynthia. And who wouldn't want to watch a show with Nigel Havers, he's just so charming 
she's just too fabulous and I love her iconic style! pairing her with Nigel Havers is pure genius, they're meant to be together 
I mean can u imagine anything more perfect than a charming romance in a retirement village? 
. The pairing of her with Nigel Havers seems like it could get really interesting, especially since they played romantic interests back in Coronation Street. But what I'm most excited about is that this show tackles real-life issues like ageing and finding new purpose, which I think a lot of people can relate to 
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! Like, who wouldn't want to watch Anita Dobson and Nigel Havers reminisce about the good ol' days in "Play for Today: Never Too Late"? It's like a warm hug from the past, you know? 
. And don't even get me started on the celebrity racing show 
and can we talk about how cute she is with her signature sparkle? 
And don't even get me started on the supporting cast Tracy-Ann Oberman and Nina Wadia are like my spirit sisters in this show 
It sounds like the dialogue is witty and the performances from Tracy-Ann Oberman and Nina Wadia will add a nice depth to the show. I'm definitely going to check it out tonight! 
gotta say, another reunion drama, how original... i mean, don't get me wrong, it sounds like it's gonna be a nice watch and all, but is it really needed? 
also, can't help but think that Anita Dobson and Nigel Havers are both gonna be getting some pretty generous acting paychecks for this one... 
. The premise of their show sounds delightfully engaging, exploring themes of ageing and second chances in a way that feels both authentic and entertaining. I'm particularly excited to see Dobson bring her signature sparkle to the role of Cynthia - she's always been known for her undeniable charm. I also appreciate how the supporting cast adds depth and nuance to the show; Tracy-Ann Oberman and Nina Wadia are always a treat to watch! 
So they're making a big deal about Anita Dobson and Nigel Havers' retirement romance, like it's some kind of groundbreaking TV event? I mean, I get that the show sounds cheesy but hey, if it's gonna be an entertaining watch, who cares? The problem is everyone's making a huge fuss over "second chances" and how it's so relatable... come on guys, we've all been in that situation before. It's not like they're pioneering anything new here. And don't even get me started on the title "Never Too Late"... sounds like something out of a bad rom-com. Anyway, I guess if you're into that sorta thing, go watch it and enjoy your sappy feel-good evening 
. The idea of a retirement romance is just too cute, I need to watch this ASAP! And can we talk about the supporting cast? Tracy-Ann Oberman and Nina Wadia are always fire 
. I'm also super excited for that celebrity racing show Anita's on, sounds like a wild ride 
. But let's be real, who wouldn't want to binge-watch "The Railway Children" again? It's just so beautifully nostalgic 
cant wait to see what kind of drama they'll bring to the table 