Grandma's House. Simon (Simon Amstell). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
Grandma's House

Grandma's House

  • 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 2, Episode 1 - The Day Simon Officially Became A Very Good And Totally Employable Actor

It has been six months since the death of Grandpa, and Simon is living with Grandma. He has lost his presenting career and London flat, but is now set to act in a low key BBC comedy.

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Grandma's House. Image shows from L to R: Clive (James Smith), Tanya (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

It has been six months since the death of Grandpa, and Simon is living with Grandma. He has lost his presenting career and London flat, but is now set to act in a low key BBC comedy.

Tanya and Liz haven't spoken to each other since their father's funeral, and Grandma makes an underhanded attempt at bringing them back together.

Meanwhile, for the sake of the reunion, man-of-the-house Simon needs to get rid of an interesting young visitor and an uncomfortably persistent Clive.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 19th April 2012
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 19th April 2012 11:25pm BBC2 Wales
Sunday 22nd April 2012 11:40pm BBC2
Sunday 22nd April 2012 11:55pm BBC2 Wales
Monday 23rd April 2012 12:25am BBC2 Scot

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Amstell Simon
Linda Bassett Grandma
Rebecca Front Tanya
James Smith Clive
Samantha Spiro Auntie Liz
Jamal Hadjkura Adam
Guest cast
Oliver Coopersmith Mark (Teenager Simon Slept With)
Writing team
Simon Amstell Writer
Dan Swimer Writer
Jeremy Dyson Script Editor
Production team
Christine Gernon Director
Arnold Widdowson Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise Executive Producer
Kristian Smith Executive Producer
Ben Cavey Executive Producer
Mark Kinsella Line Producer
William Webb Editor
Jonathan Paul Green Production Designer
Rachel Freck (as Rachel Freck CDG) Casting Director
Sarah Burns Costume Designer
Andy Hollis Director of Photography
Nichola Bellamy Make-up Designer
Paul Clark Composer
Steve Roberts 1st Assistant Director

Videos

Series 2, Episode 1 Trailer

In Episode 1 of the second series Tanya and Simon talk about his acting skills, or lack of; Simon's unexpected visit has a surprise for him; and Tanya has a go at Liz about their father's funeral.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Simon Amstell (Simon), Rebecca Front (Tanya), Samantha Spiro (Auntie Liz) & Oliver Coopersmith (Mark).

I'd Eaten A Lot of Nuts!

Grandma, Liz and Tanya are busy preparing lunch. While Simon's interesting young visitor appears in the kitchen, a heated row erupts between Tanya and Liz about their father's funeral.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Simon Amstell (Simon), Linda Bassett (Grandma), Rebecca Front (Tanya), Samantha Spiro (Auntie Liz) & Oliver Coopersmith (Mark).

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