Grandma's House: Series 1, Episode 1 - The Day Simon Told His Family About His Important Decision

TV sitcom
BBC Two
2010 - 2012
12 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom written by, starring, and based on the life of Essex-raised Jewish comic Simon Amstell. Also features Linda Bassett, Rebecca Front, James Smith, Samantha Spiro, Jamal Hadjkura and Geoffrey Hutchings

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Series 1, Episode 1 - The Day Simon Told His Family About His Important Decision

When Simon tells his mum Tanya that he's quitting the entertainment show he presents, she is less than happy.

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Further details

While Simon struggles to make his mum realise that her new boyfriend Clive might not be the right man for her, Grandpa has discovered something that will leave Grandma in a panic. Meanwhile, Auntie Liz is struggling with her son Adam who appears to be starting a teenage rebellion.

Notes

This episode is dedicated to Geoffrey Hutchings (1939-2010), who played Grandpa.

Broadcast details

Date: Monday 9^th August 2010
Time: 10pm
Channel: BBC Two
Length: 30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Amstell	Simon
Linda Bassett	Grandma
Rebecca Front	Tanya
James Smith	Clive
Samantha Spiro	Auntie Liz
Jamal Hadjkura	Adam
Geoffrey Hutchings	Grandpa

Writing team
Simon Amstell	Writer
Dan Swimer	Writer
Jeremy Dyson	Script Editor

Production team
Christine Gernon	Director
Ben Cavey	Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise	Executive Producer
Simon Lupton	Executive Producer
Simon Bird	Line Producer
Liana Del Giudice	Editor
Jonathan Paul Green	Production Designer
Rachel Freck	Casting Director
Sarah Burns	Costume Designer
Andy Hollis	Director of Photography
Nichola Bellamy	Make-up Designer
Paul Clark	Composer
Lee Trevor	1st Assistant Director