Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - No Accident
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles), Young Luke (George Wakeman). Copyright: Avalon Television
Ally attempts to acclimatise to Michael's continued presence while Paul, suspected of intentionally hurting his mum, begins to question if his accident-prone son's frequent injuries might actually be his fault.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 19th March 2020
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 20th March 2020 | 12:00am | Sky2 |
| Saturday 21st March 2020 | 11:00pm | Sky2 |
| Saturday 21st March 2020 | 11:25pm | Sky1 |
| Wednesday 25th March 2020 | 11:00pm | Sky1 |
| Wednesday 22nd June 2022 | 10:00pm | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 1st May 2023 | 5:00pm | Sky Comedy |
| Tuesday 2nd May 2023 | 4:00pm | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 17th July 2023 | 9:00pm | Sky Comedy |
| Wednesday 19th July 2023 | 11:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Tuesday 25th July 2023 | 1:35am | Sky Comedy |
Cast & crew
| Martin Freeman | Paul |
| Daisy Haggard | Ally |
| Alun Armstrong | Jim |
| Joanna Bacon | Jackie |
| Stella Gonet | Leah |
| Tim Steed | Carl |
| Michael McKean | Michael |
| George Wakeman | Young Luke |
| Jayda Eyles | Young Ava |
| Shaun Prendergast | Guy 1 |
| Toby Longworth | Guy 2 |
| Sonita Henry | Doctor Cooper |
| Christopher Jaciow | Dr Dimitrescu |
| Amanda Rawnsley | Nurse |
| Abraham Popoola | Driver |
| Tom L. Ashley (as Tom Ashley) | Social Worker |
| Clara Onyemere | Social Worker |
| Simon Blackwell | Writer |
| Sean Gray | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Sarah Dempster | Script Consultant |
| 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 |
| Sophie MacClancy | Associate 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 |