Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Jim Moir), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Image credit: Channel X.

Hebburn

Episode 1.1 - Welcome To Hebburn, Pet

Summoned to a family meeting at his parents' home in Hebburn, Jack Pearson takes his girlfriend Sarah along to meet his parents. But they've got a not-too-small secret...

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In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Jack Pearson is taking Sarah home to meet the family in Hebburn, but they think she is his new girlfriend, not his new wife that he just married in Vegas.

Mum Pauline goes overboard to make Sarah welcome, while sister Vicky winds them up about the thin walls in the house. Dad Joe has an important family announcement: he is retiring, his mother, Granny Dot, is moving in and he needs Jack's help.

The only way to cope is a visit to the local, Swayze's. Jack's old mates Ramsey and Gervaise are there, and Gervaise is hoping to win Vicky's heart with the power of song.

Jack's ex Denise also turns up to remind Sarah of the ghost of Geordie girlfriends past, and the party ends quite unexpectedly.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 18th October 2012
Time:
10:00pm
Channel:
BBC Two
Ratings:
1.81 million viewers (9.6% audience share)
Length:
30 minutes

Main Repeats

  • Thu 18th Oct 2012 (10:00pm, BBC HD)
  • Sun 21st Oct 2012 (11:30pm, BBC2)
  • Sun 21st Oct 2012 (Midnight, BBC2 Scot)
  • Fri 28th Dec 2012 (12:30am, BBC2)

Episode 1.1 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Chris Ramsey ... Jack Pearson
Kimberley Nixon ... Sarah Pearson
Vic Reeves
(as Jim Moir)		 ... Joe Pearson
Gina McKee ... Pauline Pearson
Lisa McGrillis ... Vicki
Pat Dunn ... Dot
Jason Cook ... Ramsey
Steffen Peddie ... Big Keith
Neil Grainger ... Gervaise
Victoria Elliott ... Denise
Curtis Appleby ... Hutchy
Kathryn Hunt ... Siobhan
Writing Team
Jason Cook ... Writer
Graham Duff ... Script Editor
Production Team
Christine Gernon
(as Chris Gernon)		 ... Director
Gill Isles ... Producer
Matt Tiller ... Exec Producer
Henry Normal ... Exec Producer
Lindsay Hughes ... Exec Producer
Alan Marke ... Exec Producer
Kristian Smith ... Exec Producer
Jim Holloway ... Production Design
Liana Del Giudice ... Editor
Other Cast / Crew
Janet Hampson ... Casting Director

Video Clips From This Episode

Show No Fear

Jack introduces Sarah to the family in Hebburn as his girlfriend, but she's actually his new wife.

Featuring: Jason Cook (Ramsey), Chris Ramsey (Jack Pearson), Kimberley Nixon (Sarah Pearson), Gina McKee (Pauline Pearson), Lisa McGrillis (Vicki), Pat Dunn (Dot).

Thin Walls

Sarah gets quizzed by Jack's family and ends up giving them too much information.

Featuring: Jim Moir (Joe Pearson), Chris Ramsey (Jack Pearson), Kimberley Nixon (Sarah Pearson), Gina McKee (Pauline Pearson), Lisa McGrillis (Vicki), Pat Dunn (Dot).

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