Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television
Breeders

Breeders

  • TV sitcom
  • Sky One / Sky Comedy
  • 2020 - 2023
  • 40 episodes (4 series)

Dark comedy starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard as stressed parents. Also features Alun Armstrong, Joanna Bacon, Alex Eastwood, Eve Prenelle, Patrick Baladi and more.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 1,114

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Series 1, Episode 2 - No Places

Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Michael (Michael McKean), Ally (Daisy Haggard), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles), Young Luke (George Wakeman). Copyright: Avalon Television
Luke's parents evening and the surprise arrival of Ally's estranged father cause Paul and Ally to examine their hopes and dreams for Luke and Ava and discover how far they are willing to go for the sake of their children.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th March 2020
Time
2:35am
Channel
Sky One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 12th March 2020 10:35pm Sky1
Friday 13th March 2020 12:35am Sky2
Saturday 14th March 2020 10:30pm Sky2
Sunday 15th March 2020 12:15am Sky1
Wednesday 18th March 2020 11:10pm Sky1
Wednesday 15th June 2022 10:30pm Sky Comedy
Monday 1st May 2023 4:30pm Sky Comedy
Monday 10th July 2023 9:30pm Sky Comedy
Wednesday 12th July 2023 10:45pm Sky Comedy
Friday 21st July 2023 1:00am Sky Comedy

Cast & crew

Cast
Martin Freeman Paul
Daisy Haggard Ally
Alun Armstrong Jim
Joanna Bacon Jackie
Michael McKean Michael
George Wakeman Young Luke
Jayda Eyles Young Ava
Guest cast
Simon Lenagan Mr Hickson
Anna Wilson Jones Mrs Hickson
Amy Morgan Miss Pringle
Shvorne Marks Nadia
Stevie Martin Helen
Writing team
Simon Blackwell Writer
Sean Gray Writer (Additional Material)
Sarah Dempster Script Consultant
Production team
Ben Palmer Director
Toby Welch Producer
Simon Blackwell Executive Producer
Chris Addison Executive Producer
Michael Wiggs Executive Producer
Richard Allen-Turner Executive Producer
Rob Aslett Executive Producer
Jon Thoday Executive Producer
Martin Freeman Executive Producer
David Martin Executive Producer
Josh Cole Executive Producer
Jon Mountague Executive Producer
Dan Kay Line Producer
Ben Palmer Co-executive Producer
Mark Henson Editor
Miranda Jones Production Designer
Sarah Crowe Casting Director
Oli Russell Director of Photography
Rebecca Duncan Costume Designer
Jo Jenkins Make-up Designer
Oli Julian Composer
David Chalstrey 1st Assistant Director

Press

TV review: Breeders

Why are TV producers trying to convince everyone it's funny to shout at your children?

Camilla Long, The Sunday Times, 15th March 2020

Review: Breeders

Perhaps family planning centres should screen it in their waiting rooms as a more effective form of contraception.

Claudia Connell, Daily Mail, 13th March 2020

Breeders review - I'm a parent ... get me out of here!

Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard star as a stressed out, permanently disappointed couple in a new comedy that ought to come complete with tranquillisers and birth control.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 12th March 2020

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