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 4 - The Day Simon Was Really Determined To Heal His Grandma's Pain

Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania.

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Grandma's House. Grandma (Linda Bassett). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. There seems to be chemistry between him and the talented actor/director Ben Theodore, and there's even talk of a possible date tonight.

The rift between Liz and Tanya threatens to deepen as Clive arrives with some rather upsetting news. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 13th May 2012 11:30pm 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
Oliver Coopersmith Mark (Teenager Simon Slept With)
Vincent Franklin Barry (Liz's Husband)
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

Video

Lion King

Simon describes the 'Lion King' moment he had at rehearsals.

View this clip on the BBC website

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

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