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 3 - The Day Simon Attempted To Express Actual Feelings Just Like A Person

Having landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death of her husband.

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

Having landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death of her husband.

Also, Tanya has arranged a thrilling surprise for her own birthday. Plus, unbeknownst to the family, Clive wakes up in Grandma's loft due to issues with alcohol.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 3rd May 2012
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 7th May 2012 11:00pm BBC2

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Amstell Simon
Linda Bassett Grandma
Rebecca Front Tanya
James Smith Clive
Samantha Spiro Auntie Liz
Jamal Hadjkura Adam
Guest cast
Harry Peacock Stripper
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

Ethereal Acting

Simon is worried about his acting.

Featuring: Simon Amstell (Simon) & Rebecca Front (Tanya).

Series 2, Episode 3 Trailer

Clips from Episode 3. Tanya has hired herself a fireman stripper for her birthday celebrations.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Simon Amstell (Simon), Rebecca Front (Tanya), James Smith (Clive), Samantha Spiro (Auntie Liz) & Harry Peacock (Stripper).

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