Fortysomething

*Fortysomething* is a 2003 British comedy-drama series starring and directed by Hugh Laurie as Paul Slippery, a doctor experiencing a mid-life crisis. His wife, Estelle, is beginning a new career as a headhunter. Their three sons—Rory, a student at the fictional University of Reigate, and his brothers Daniel and Edwin—are preoccupied with sex. Meanwhile, Paul experiences the ability to hear the inner thoughts of others. Key supporting characters include Paul's colleague and rival, Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey, and Estelle's new employer, Gwendolen Hartley. The series was written by Nigel Williams, adapting his 1999 novel of the same name. It consisted of six episodes broadcast on ITV. Despite being a ratings disappointment upon initial airing, which led to a shift to an off-peak timeslot during its run, the show has since found a following on DVD, partly due to the later success of several actors who appeared in it.

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