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Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

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Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

It's cousin Julie's big day. But first she'll have to survive a grilling about previous boyfriends from six-year-old Karen, who has appointed herself "Executive Bridesmaid".

Meanwhile, her brother Ben is asking the vicar complex theological questions involving the baby Jesus and lasers. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 15th November 2008
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

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Friday 12th June 2009 9:30pm BBC1
Monday 25th October 2010 10:00pm Gold
Monday 14th March 2011 10:00pm Gold
Sunday 24th April 2011 10:40pm Gold
Saturday 4th June 2011 9:00pm Gold
Monday 11th July 2011 11:00pm W
Tuesday 12th July 2011 8:20pm W
Thursday 4th August 2011 8:40pm Gold
Thursday 4th August 2011 11:20pm Gold
Tuesday 13th December 2011 12:20pm W
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Sunday 23rd September 2012 9:00pm Gold
Monday 24th September 2012 12:30am Gold
Tuesday 6th November 2012 12:20pm W
Tuesday 6th November 2012 6:20pm W
Sunday 6th January 2013 11:40am Gold
Tuesday 29th January 2013 7:00pm Gold
Tuesday 29th January 2013 11:00pm Gold
Thursday 21st March 2013 9:00pm Gold
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Thursday 1st August 2013 5:20pm Gold
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Tuesday 24th September 2013 7:40pm Gold
Tuesday 28th October 2014 1:00am Gold
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Thursday 13th November 2014 1:55am Gold
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Thursday 29th January 2015 10:25pm Gold
Friday 30th January 2015 7:40pm Gold
Monday 8th June 2015 7:40pm Gold
Tuesday 9th June 2015 1:00am Gold
Monday 11th April 2016 11:40am Gold
Monday 11th April 2016 6:00pm Gold
Saturday 25th June 2016 7:40pm W
Sunday 26th June 2016 6:40pm W
Saturday 2nd July 2016 5:00pm Gold
Tuesday 12th July 2016 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 12th July 2016 12:20pm Gold
Monday 29th August 2016 5:30pm W
Sunday 8th January 2017 6:00pm W
Saturday 18th March 2017 11:50pm W
Sunday 19th March 2017 6:00pm W
Sunday 4th June 2017 7:20pm W
Sunday 20th August 2017 6:00pm W
Saturday 18th November 2017 6:00pm W
Sunday 19th November 2017 12:30pm W
Saturday 21st July 2018 7:00pm W
Sunday 22nd July 2018 4:00pm W
Monday 3rd September 2018 11:00pm W
Saturday 13th October 2018 6:40pm W
Sunday 14th October 2018 4:40pm W
Saturday 15th June 2019 7:00pm W
Sunday 16th June 2019 5:00pm W
Sunday 25th August 2019 8:40pm Drama
Saturday 21st September 2019 7:40pm W
Sunday 22nd September 2019 5:40pm W
Sunday 29th December 2019 12:35am W
Saturday 30th May 2020 6:00pm W
Sunday 31st May 2020 5:00pm W
Saturday 8th August 2020 7:20pm W
Sunday 9th August 2020 5:55pm W
Saturday 17th October 2020 7:20pm W
Sunday 18th October 2020 6:20pm W
Saturday 24th April 2021 6:00pm W
Sunday 25th April 2021 5:00pm W
Sunday 4th July 2021 5:00pm W
Friday 16th September 2022 8:00am Gold
Tuesday 27th December 2022 12:40pm W
Thursday 23rd February 2023 8:40am Gold
Thursday 23rd February 2023 12:40pm Gold
Thursday 23rd February 2023 6:40pm Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Hugh Dennis Pete
Claire Skinner Sue
Tyger Drew-Honey Jake
Daniel Roche Ben
Ramona Marquez Karen
Samantha Bond Auntie Angela
David Ryall Frank (Grandad)
Guest cast
Olivia Poulet Julie
Rhashan Stone Vicar
Heather Bleasdale Paula
Niall Ashdown Steve
Zoe Kitchen Mary
Writing team
Guy Jenkin Writer
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Guy Jenkin Director
Andy Hamilton Director
Guy Jenkin Producer
Andy Hamilton Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Nigel Williams Editor
Mark Davis Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Philip Pope Composer

Video

Karen interrogates the bride

Karen, chief bridesmaid for the day, innocently undermines the bride-to-be.

Featuring: Ramona Marquez (Karen) & Olivia Poulet (Julie).

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