She also played the recurring role of Harriet Jones in Doctor Who and played Barbara, mother of the title character, in Shaun of the Dead. Lenny’s girlfriend and mother to the socially awkward James. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy. She has also appeared in ITV sitcom Bad Move, and is a stand-up comedian, winning the seventh series of Taskmaster. Though the first season saw grieving widower Tony (Gervais) curb his rampage of rudeness, having discovered that everyone in the town of Tambury was dealing with a pain of their own, season two sees him still mourning his late wife, even as he works hard to be a better person. Where have I seen Joe Wilkinson before? Release year: 2019. He notably played Thoros of Myr in HBO’s Game of Thrones. In his speech he thanks Emma for looking after him — “He loved you. Where have I seen Penelope Wilton before? You can unsubscribe at any time. An actor, comedy writer and member of the sketch group Cowards, Basden has appeared in The Wrong Mans, W1A and Plebs. Conaty is an award-winning stand-up comedian and has appeared on a number of panel shows, as well as the first series of Taskmaster. He has also appeared in Unforgotten and Hold the Sunset. For more recaps, reviews and original features covering the world of entertainment, why not follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page? I can see why”. Tony tells her that it’s her father and she’ll miss him when gone. Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there. Where have I seen Roisin Conaty before? Tony’s beloved wife, who died from cancer before the series begins but features by way of home movies. Roxy finds sleeping pills wedged in Tony’s couch and becomes concerned to learn that he still has suicidal thoughts. After Life season 2, episode 6 sees the funeral but also a breakthrough in Tony’s mental health. Who is Matt? Emma offers her condolences again and walks off. Become a Patron! Who is Lenny? Tony admits Roxy reminds him of Lisa sometimes as “she has to be okay before anyone else is” and tells the story of how he had to say “goodnight” before she tried to go to sleep. Tony’s overly familiar postman. Already have an account with us? Sign up to receive television and entertainment email newsletters from our award-winning editorial team. Secure its future – we need you! As his title suggests, Kaye’s character is a psychiatrist… a particularly awful one. Known for her comedy alter-ego Philomena Cunk, Morgan has appeared in Phoenix Nights, Him & Her and Motherland. Daniel Hart is the Co-Founder of Ready Steady Cut and has operated as Editor-in-Chief since 2017. Created by and starring Ricky Gervais, After Life proved to be as heart-wrenching as it was hilarious when it premiered on Netflix in March 2019. Tony then tells Matt that his father has died. After Life Season 2 Episode 1 Letter From The Queen - YouTube Meet the cast of After Life season 2 on Netflix. After the funeral, he tells Emma that it might not be Groundhog Day forever. Egan appeared opposite After Life co-star Penelope Wilton in Ever Decreasing Circles and also played Hugh “Shrimpie” MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire, in Downton Abbey (2012–15). After Life: Season 1 (Trailer) Season 1 Recap: After Life. Where have I seen Tracy-Ann Oberman before? You can check out our thoughts on, After Life season 2, episode 6 recap – the ending explained, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol episode 11 recap – Ra-ra deals with Jun’s secret and the aftermath, Private Lives episode 11 recap – Lee Jeong-hwan offers a hopeful future to Cha Joo-eun, What We Wanted review – a worthwhile relationship drama, Love 101 review – standard teenage drama livened up by some real-life controversy, Selena + Chef episode 1 recap – “Selena + Ludo Lefevbre”, Record of Youth episode 6 recap – Hye-jun loses a good role. Who is Emma? A hoarder who wanted to appear in the Tambury Gazette and has now landed a job at the paper. Who is Simon? ... playing Plague in the 2011 film verison of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Dontos Hollard in Game of Thrones. After Life: Season 1 (Trailer) Season 1 Recap: After Life. Episodes After Life. Emmy-nominated for her previous role opposite Gervais in Extras, Jensen went on to appear in Ugly Betty and as the title character in comedy-drama Agatha Raisin. Head of feature stories at local newspaper, the Tambury Gazette, Tony is trying his best not to wallow in grief and to be kind to those around him, but is still grieving the loss of his beloved wife Lisa. Tony’s father, who has dementia and lives in a nursing home. In a whirlwind of depression, Tony grabs his sleeping pills and puts them all in his hand, while his dog barks at him angrily, obviously sensing something is wrong. Hoult has appeared in multiple episodes of Being Human, Cuckoo, Murder in Successville and Derek (in which he played Geoff) and also appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News and l Murray’s Multiple Personality Disorder. Way has played roles in TV comedy classics like Extras (with Gervais) and Black Books, but has also tackled dramatic roles; playing Plague in the 2011 film verison of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Dontos Hollard in Game of Thrones. A widow and friend to Tony, who offers advice and words of comfort while dealing with her own grief. The last scene of Season 2 is actually quite tense. Please support Ready Steady Cut today. Who is Kath? Find out whether equity release is for you with this guide written by Paul Lewis for our partner Age Partnership. Where have I seen Ricky Gervais before? She has also appeared in TV series The Mimic and In My Skin and played Pauline Gray in David Brent: Life on the Road. Dhillon has featured in the BBC Three comedy TV series Some Girls and Fried, appeared alongside David Morrissey in BBC Two thriller The City and the City. Who is Rebecca? The new puzzles website is now live - sign up now and enjoy a 7-day free trial! The owner of the paper sits next to Anne on the bench and he says he lost his spouse as well. After Life season 2, episode 6 ponders a decision for both characters. A dashing new visitor to the nursing home – could he rival Tony for Emma’s affections? Who is “Psychiatrist”? Who is James? Pat gives Tony a postcard about his father. Tony’s mild-mannered brother-in-law and also his boss at the Tambury Gazette. A nurse working at the nursing home who cares for Ray and has grown close to Tony. Where have I seen Colin Hoult before? Where have I seen Jo Hartley before? She is a very good girl. Where have I seen Ashley Jensen before? Head of the local amateur dramatics company and a wannabe showbiz superstar. Where have I seen Tom Basden before? June’s oddball son – he can play two recorders using only his nose. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist. Who is Anne? How does After Life season 2, episode 6 end? Where have I seen David Earl before? Where have I seen Diane Morgan before? The last scene of Season 2 is actually quite tense. He previously worked with Gervais on David Brent: Life on the Road, playing Dan Harvey. Where have I seen Kerry Godliman before? Emma also makes a decision on Tony. Earl is best known for his collaborations with Gervais, having played an obsessive fan of his character Andy Millman in Extras and later appearing as Kev in Derek. Where have I seen Tony Way before? Tony receives devastating news. But then someone knocks on the door. A good-natured aspiring journalist who joined the Tambury Gazette and shares an emotional bond with Tony. Who is Sandy? Ricky Gervais returns in first After Life season 2 trailer. Lawrence is best known for playing Joe in BBC Three sitcom Bad Education and its spin-off movie. Then don’t miss out on the chance to get this fabulous espresso machine at a fraction of the price! The curtain goes up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. You can unsubscribe at any time. A well-respected actor of stage and screen, Bradley is known for playing Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series and Walder Frey in Game of Thrones. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. It’s Emma and she says, “I’ll take Groundhog Day’. Who is Paul? This recap of Netflix series After Life season 2, episode 6 contains significant spoilers. At the funeral, Tony makes a funny and heartwarming speech about his father — “He said he was such an ugly baby, Hitler declared war”. Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks. Gervais is the multi-award winning co-creator, writer and star of groundbreaking BBC comedy The Office and its spin-off film David Brent: Life on the Road. Minecraft Dungeons review – Mojang’s spritely dungeon crawler strikes a vein, Maneater review – something to get your teeth into, Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1 review – competent and worthwhile, but not much more. We are fast becoming the number 1 independent website for streaming coverage. This review of Minecraft Dungeons is based on the Xbox One version, played through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. After the funeral, he tells Emma that it might not be Groundhog Day forever. The owner of the Tambury Gazette. Long Way Up episode 10 recap – what happened in “Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico”? We recapped every episode — check out the. Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. On 6 May 2020, Netflix and Ricky Gervais reached a new multi-project deal which included the renewal of After Life for a third series. Where have I seen Anti before? Emma lays it down and says she doesn’t want Groundhog Day. Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2020, April TV Calendar: New and Returning Shows, IMDb Picks: Hidden Gem TV Shows You Can Stream Now. After Life season 2 will be available on Netflix from Friday, 24th April – check out our list of the best TV series on Netflix and see what else is on with our TV Guide, Get the Cooks Professional Espresso Maker for just £39.99. Considering Ricky Gervais gets a lot of heat from the transgender community about his past jokes, this will surely flare the argument up again. A stand-up comedian and actor, Wilkinson has appeared on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Taskmaster and also played oddball neighbour Dan Perkins in the sitcom Him & Her.