My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)
My Family

My Family

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2000 - 2011
  • 120 episodes (11 series)

A long-running, high rating BBC One sitcom about an average middle class family. Stars Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker. Stars Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Siobhan Hayes and more.

Episode menu

Series 9 - The Guru

100th Episode. Ben is stunned to discover that successful celebrity dentist, Jeremy Livingston, has dedicated his new book to him, especially because he hasn't got a clue who Jeremy is. Guest stars David Haig and John Barrowman.

Further details

My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

Ben is stunned to discover that successful celebrity dentist, Jeremy Livingston, has dedicated his new book to him, especially because he hasn't got a clue who Jeremy is.

Meanwhile, Susan is stranded in an Albanian airport where a handsome stranger comes to her rescue when her bag is stolen. She is instantly smitten with The Doctor, a dashing American, who is heading off on an adventure around the world. The pair connect and he soon asks Susan to join him on his travels. But, could Susan really turn her back on Ben for a lifetime of romance, and could The Doctor really be all that he seems?

As Ben searches through some old memorabilia to jog his memory, he finally realises Jeremy was an old college mate whose work he always copied.

Jeremy invites Ben out for dinner to reminisce about the old days, but Ben's just in it for the free meal. It soon transpires Jeremy is actually jealous of Ben's mundane, fame-free life and is fed up with his celebrity lifestyle. Encouraged by Ben, and after a few too many drinks, Jeremy hastily dumps his book publisher, £1million dental floss contract and his glamorous, trophy wife.

The next day, Jeremy is feeling worse for wear and needs Ben to remind him of the previous night's events. He is horrified when Ben tells him what happened and leads Ben into a tricky situation that has disaster written all over it.

Notes

According to the BBC, this was the 100th episode of the sitcom.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 7th May 2009
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 10th May 2009 5:10pm BBC1
Wednesday 27th July 2011 1:40pm W
Wednesday 27th July 2011 7:40pm W
Wednesday 30th November 2011 4:40pm W
Tuesday 10th January 2012 12:40pm W
Tuesday 10th January 2012 5:40pm W
Friday 25th May 2012 12:20pm W
Friday 22nd June 2012 12:20pm W
Friday 28th September 2012 11:00am W
Monday 26th November 2012 7:00pm Gold
Tuesday 27th November 2012 1:00pm Gold
Wednesday 5th December 2012 11:00am W
Saturday 18th May 2013 5:40pm W
Sunday 19th May 2013 3:40pm W
Friday 23rd August 2013 8:10am Gold
Friday 23rd August 2013 1:50pm Gold
Friday 27th March 2015 7:00pm Gold
Monday 30th March 2015 12:00pm Gold
Wednesday 28th October 2015 12:40pm Gold
Wednesday 28th October 2015 6:40pm Gold
Tuesday 1st March 2016 12:00pm Gold
Tuesday 1st March 2016 6:40pm Gold
Friday 30th September 2016 1:00pm Gold
Friday 30th September 2016 5:40pm Gold
Saturday 21st January 2017 6:40pm W
Wednesday 24th May 2017 12:40pm Gold
Wednesday 24th May 2017 6:00pm Gold
Tuesday 1st August 2017 4:00pm W
Saturday 19th August 2017 4:00pm W
Wednesday 12th December 2018 4:20pm W
Monday 14th January 2019 12:00pm Gold
Saturday 13th April 2019 7:00pm W
Sunday 14th April 2019 6:00pm W
Saturday 16th April 2022 7:30pm W
Sunday 17th April 2022 6:25pm W
Saturday 27th August 2022 5:00pm W
Sunday 28th August 2022 3:00pm W
Friday 23rd December 2022 5:40pm W
Saturday 7th January 2023 5:40pm W
Sunday 8th January 2023 3:40pm W
Saturday 20th May 2023 7:00pm W
Sunday 21st May 2023 5:00pm W
Saturday 11th November 2023 3:40pm W
Sunday 12th November 2023 1:40pm W
Saturday 23rd March 2024 8:20pm Dave

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Lindsay Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson Michael Harper
Keiron Self Roger Bailey Jr.
Rhodri Meilir Alfie Butts
Guest cast
David Haig Jeremy Livingstone
John Barrowman The Doctor
Carol MacReady Olga
Writing team
Ed Dyson Writer (Additional Material)
Amy Shindler Writer (Additional Material)
Darin Henry Writer
Robin Taylor Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Nic Phillips Director
John Bartlett Producer
Donald Taffner Jr. Executive Producer
Micheál Jacob Executive Producer
Tom Anderson Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Sandie Shepherd Production Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer

Share this page