Wanna feel old? Watch this video highlighting the ages of these actors when they played their best known roles
If you were born in the 1970s or 80s then you probably don’t need any more reminders that you’re knocking on a bit. But, if your creaking knees and early nights aren’t enough to make you appreciate the passing of time, then give this video a watch.
It was posted on Twitter by the aptly named UK Back in the Day and it highlights the ages of the actors from various beloved TV shows from the 80s and 90s.
It’s nostalgic and yep, it made us feel old.
If you were born in 1980 or before, here’s some people that you are now older than… pic.twitter.com/XMOLaqynCZ
— UK Back in the Day (@UKBackintheDay2) May 7, 2026
Judging by the replies, it had its desired effect.
1.
That's nothing. Richard Wilson who played Victor Meldrew in One Foot in the Grave was only 53 when the first episode was recorded 😱
— Simon Nugent (@SimonJNugent) May 7, 2026
2.
From Geoff off Byker Grove to Mr T. Eclectic!
— Hunner (@Hunner6times) May 7, 2026
3.
Well, there's still Sir David Attenborough making me feel younger than springtime.
— Scobie (@scobie979873220) May 8, 2026
4.
Arthur fowler was 42 for 20 years
— Norfolk-N-Chance (@Tuvvers) May 8, 2026
5.
Pretty sure they're still older than me
— M (@BowleyMartin) May 7, 2026
6.
This is the most sobering post. I feel weak. And aged.
— Angus Jeffrey (@ajdemj) May 7, 2026
7.
Terrible start to the day, time to start looking at funeral plans!
— Tragic Mike (@SaintMichael293) May 8, 2026
8.
I was happily minding own business then I find out I’m now older than Jim Bowen was when I used to watch bullseye. pic.twitter.com/ChlQ7SarjA
— Sir Brian of Ipswich (@brianofipswich) May 7, 2026
9.
Ha Ha i dont like that reality check
— Onwards and Upwards (@LMilk007) May 7, 2026