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.
Streaming rank this week: 828
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - No Lies
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Paul (Martin Freeman), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles). Copyright: Avalon Television
Michael thrives in his new role as dad and granddad, but Paul and Ally can't adapt to his presence as easily as the children can. Luke's hunt for proof that Santa doesn't exist puts Paul's claim that he never lies to the test.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 26th March 2020
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 27th March 2020 | 12:00am | Sky2 |
| Sunday 29th March 2020 | 12:30am | Sky1 |
| Sunday 29th March 2020 | 3:55am | Sky2 |
| Wednesday 1st April 2020 | 10:30pm | Sky1 |
| Wednesday 22nd June 2022 | 10:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 1st May 2023 | 5:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Tuesday 2nd May 2023 | 4:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 17th July 2023 | 9:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Thursday 20th July 2023 | 12:00am | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 24th July 2023 | 2:35am | Sky Comedy |
| Tuesday 25th July 2023 | 2:05am | Sky Comedy |
Cast & crew
| Martin Freeman | Paul |
| Daisy Haggard | Ally |
| Alun Armstrong | Jim |
| Joanna Bacon | Jackie |
| Patrick Baladi | Darren |
| Stella Gonet | Leah |
| Michael McKean | Michael |
| George Wakeman | Young Luke |
| Jayda Eyles | Young Ava |
| Melanie Wilder | Linda The Lettings Agent |
| Sean Gray | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Sarah Dempster | Script Consultant |
| Barunka O'Shaughnessy | Writer |
| 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 |
Press
Martin Freeman goes where other parenting dramas don't
Breeders feels as much a confessional piece as it is a sublimely funny comedy.
Josh Stephenson, Metro, 24th March 2020