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Episode 2.3

Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

To make life more complicated, Grandad has come to stay with them as he recovers from an unfortunate accident involving a tin of baked beans.

Meanwhile, Dad grasps the nettle of sex education. But does his son know more than him? And how will they all survive an afternoon of Karen making up lovely tunes on her recorder? And most worrying of all, why is the headmaster suggesting that Ben take the next few days off school?

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Sat 29th November 2008
Time:
21.20
Channel:
BBC One
Length:
30 minutes

Main Repeats (Since 2009)

Note: Any repeats of this episode broadcast before 2009 are not shown
  • Sat 1st August 2009 (21.45, BBC1)

Episode 2.3 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Hugh Dennis ... Pete
Claire Skinner ... Sue
Tyger Drew-Honey ... Jake
Daniel Roche ... Ben
Ramona Marquez ... Karen
David Ryall ... Frank
Guest Cast
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