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: 1,115
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Series 1, Episode 6 - No Talking
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Darren (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Avalon Television
In the wake of Michael's death, the family stay with Darren at his country house, but Paul's attempt to give Ally space by taking on kid duties and Darren's fixation on work doesn't help Ally find a chance to say goodbye.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 9th April 2020
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 10th April 2020 | 12:00am | Sky2 |
| Saturday 11th April 2020 | 11:00pm | Sky2 |
| Sunday 12th April 2020 | 12:45am | Sky1 |
| Wednesday 15th April 2020 | 10:30pm | Sky1 |
| Wednesday 22nd June 2022 | 11:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Wednesday 3rd May 2023 | 4:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 24th July 2023 | 9:30pm | Sky Comedy |
| Thursday 27th July 2023 | 12:00am | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 31st July 2023 | 4:30am | Sky Comedy |
| Monday 7th August 2023 | 12:45am | Sky Comedy |
Cast & crew
| Martin Freeman | Paul |
| Daisy Haggard | Ally |
| Patrick Baladi | Darren |
| Michael McKean | Michael |
| George Wakeman | Young Luke |
| Jayda Eyles | Young Ava |
| Tanya Reynolds | Hannah |
| Robert Hands | Eric |
| Matt Sutton | Conductor |
| Sean Gray | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Sarah Dempster | Script Consultant |
| Jamie Brittain | Writer |
| Chris Addison | 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 |
| Pete Drinkwater | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Sarah Crowe | Casting Director |
| Rebecca Duncan | Costume Designer |
| Michael Coulter | Director of Photography |
| Charlie James | Make-up Designer |
| Oli Julian | Composer |
| Mark Goddard | 1st Assistant Director |
| Josh Cole | Commissioning Editor |