The Labours of Erica
Broadcast
13th March 1989
© Thames Television
When businesswoman Erica Parsons (Brenda Blethyn) stumbles upon her teenage diary, she rediscovers a list of “12 things I am going to do before I’m 40” reminding her of the unfulfilled hopes and dreams of her past. This list serves as a poignant reminder of the ambitions and aspirations that have remained unfulfilled in her life. However, this revelation marks a turning point, sparking significant shifts in Erica’s perspective and approach to life. A total of 12 episodes were broadcast over 2 series between 1989 and 1990.