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Episode 2.2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep - using tactics that would make a seasoned political operator blush - and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

To make matters worse for the parents, they must grapple with money worries, unsettling chest pains, a supermum next door and a friend who is using them as a babysitting service. What can they do? And why is their daughter suddenly talking like Gordon Ramsay?

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Sat 22nd November 2008
Time:
21.10
Channel:
BBC One
Length:
30 minutes

Main Repeats (Since 2009)

Note: Any repeats of this episode broadcast before 2009 are not shown
  • Sat 25th July 2009 (21.30, BBC1)

Episode 2.2 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Hugh Dennis ... Pete
Claire Skinner ... Sue
Tyger Drew-Honey ... Jake
Daniel Roche ... Ben
Ramona Marquez ... Karen
Lorraine Pilkington ... Barbara
Guest Cast
Danni Benattar ... Alexa (Karen's Friend)
Hattie Morahan ... Jane (Mum)
Michaela Brooks ... Jo (Jake's Girlfriend)
Writing Team
Guy Jenkin ... Writer
Andy Hamilton ... Writer
Production Team
Guy Jenkin ... Director
Andy Hamilton ... Director
Guy Jenkin ... Producer
Andy Hamilton ... Producer
Jimmy Mulville ... Exec Producer
Graeme Story ... Production Design
Philip Pope ... Composer
Nigel Williams ... Editor
Mark Davis ... Editor

Video Clips From This Episode


The Brockman family have trouble keeping up with their angelic neighbours.