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Life Begins

Life Begins

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Overview

Life Begins is a British television drama first broadcast on ITV between February 2004 and October 2006, starring Caroline Quentin and Alexander Armstrong, Anne Reid and Frank Finlay.

Produced by Andy Harries
NetworksITV1

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Top Cast

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Eric Thornhill

Caroline Quentin

Caroline Quentin

Maggie Mee

Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong

Phil Mee

Anne Reid

Anne Reid

Brenda Thornhill

Michelle Holmes

Michelle Holmes

Genevieve

Finlay Robertson

Finlay Robertson

Kevin

C

Chloe Howman

Helen

E

Elliot Henderson-Boyle

James Mee

A

Ace Ryan

Becca Mee

About Life Begins

Life Begins is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2004. it stars Frank Finlay, Caroline Quentin, Alexander Armstrong. Life Begins is a British television drama first broadcast on ITV between February 2004 and October 2006, starring Caroline Quentin and Alexander Armstrong, Anne Reid and Frank Finlay.

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