Seasons & episodes

It's Comic Relief and everyone is doing something funny for money. Sue tries some jokes, Karen draws some bizarre pictures and Ben tries to find what to wear.

S0 · E2The Robbers (Christmas Special 2009) 2009-12-27 · 40 min＋

It is Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars. Seven-year-old Karen is obsessing over a missing hamster, nine-year-old Ben is causing havoc with a mechanical hand, Jake and Mum are trying to find Grandad, and Dad is preparing for dinner guests - some welcome, some not.

Ben presents Pete with his list of things to do for Sport Relief, including running the Sport Relief Mile.

Jake spots Andy Murray first and gets a picture with him, Ben gives him tennis tips, Karen questions him about his 'proper' job, and Pete accidentally injures him.

The three kids sing "(Theme from) The Monkees" whilst moving around the house doing various things. Neither Sue or Pete appear in the special.

S0 · E6The Broken Santa (Christmas Special 2011) 2011-12-24 · 39 min＋

The family want to go away for Christmas, but can they go with Grandad in hospital? And should they go when Jane is their house-sitter? And was it really wise to give Ben a metal detector as a present?

The cast are joined by Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard and his TV personality girlfriend Christine Bleakley.

S0 · E8Cast Interviews Air date unannounced · 18 min＋

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S0 · E9The Sick Party (Christmas Special 2012) 2012-12-24 · 39 min＋

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours. However, as expected, festivities do not go as smoothly as planned. They are visited by some colourful guests, including, among others, an opinionated neighbour, a traumatised ex-weatherman and that most unwelcome of guests, a seasonal gastric virus.

S0 · E10Christmas Special 2016 2016-12-26 · 40 min＋

It's Boxing Day and the Brockman family has to carry out a special mission for Grandad. They encounter car problems, child problems, parent problems, emotional problems and World War Two. If the adults can't sort things out, the children will have to. Like all families everything has changed and everything remains the same.

S0 · E11Christmas Special 2024 2024-12-26 · 43 min＋

In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring (including one grandchild) to try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas. But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way.

S1 · E1The School Run 2007-08-28 · 29 min＋

It is Jake's first day at secondary school and Karen has nits and wants to keep one as a pet.

S1 · E2The Special Bowl 2007-08-29 · 29 min＋

Dad strays into a job-threatening controversy, while Mum starts a turf war.

S1 · E3The City Farm 2007-08-30 · 29 min＋

Mum, the children, their aunt and grandfather get stuck in a traffic jam on the A3.

S1 · E4The Quiet Night In 2007-09-03 · 29 min＋

Mum makes plans for a romantic night in, but she has to get rid of Karen's little friend.

S1 · E5The Mystery Illness 2007-09-04 · 29 min＋

Ben's got a mystery illness and claims to be far too ill to go to school.

S1 · E6The Dinner Party 2007-09-05 · 29 min＋

Mum's nagging makes Karen plan a move abroad, and the family prepare for a dinner party.

S2 · E1The Wedding 2008-11-15 · 29 min＋

The children cause trouble at a wedding, while Pete and Sue try to refrain from violence.

S2 · E2The Dead Mouse 2008-11-22 · 29 min＋

Ben tries to get elected as class rep. Dad returns from a funeral troubled by mortality.

S2 · E3The Old Fashioned Sunday 2008-11-29 · 29 min＋

The Brockmans attempt to revive 1950s values by banning TV and computers for a whole day.

S2 · E4The Airport 2008-12-06 · 29 min＋

Mum and Dad must endure the hell of being stuck in a foreign airport with young children.

S2 · E5The Night Out 2008-12-13 · 29 min＋

A Croatian baby-sitter has a night to remember when Mum and Dad go out for a meal.

S2 · E6The Football Match 2008-12-20 · 29 min＋

Chaos reigns as Karen denounces Satan, and Ben gets on the wrong side of a referee.

S2 · E7The Long Night 2008-12-27 · 29 min＋

A thunderstorm brings night-time chaos to the Brockman family.