My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)
My Family

My Family

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2000 - 2011
  • 120 episodes (11 series)

A long-running, high rating BBC One sitcom about an average middle class family. Stars Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker. Stars Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Siobhan Hayes and more.

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Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That Emulsion

The Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th October 2001
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 17th August 2011 1:40pm W
Wednesday 17th August 2011 11:00pm
50 minute version		 W
Friday 14th October 2011 4:40pm W
Saturday 15th October 2011 12:15am W
Thursday 26th January 2012 1:20pm W
Thursday 26th January 2012 6:20pm W
Monday 30th April 2012 11:40am W
Wednesday 6th June 2012 11:00am W
Tuesday 3rd July 2012 11:40am W
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 1:00pm Gold
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 7:00pm Gold
Thursday 18th October 2012 12:20pm W
Sunday 30th December 2012 4:20pm W
Friday 11th January 2013 6:20pm Gold
Friday 5th July 2013 4:20pm W
Friday 23rd January 2015 7:00pm Gold
Monday 26th January 2015 1:40pm Gold
Thursday 10th September 2015 12:00pm Gold
Thursday 10th September 2015 6:00pm Gold
Wednesday 13th January 2016 11:20am Gold
Wednesday 13th January 2016 6:00pm Gold
Tuesday 4th October 2016 3:00am Gold
Saturday 12th November 2016 8:20pm W
Wednesday 25th January 2017 12:20pm Gold
Wednesday 25th January 2017 6:00pm Gold
Saturday 1st April 2017 5:20pm W
Saturday 3rd February 2018 8:20pm W
Sunday 4th February 2018 4:20pm W
Friday 9th February 2018 11:20am Gold
Saturday 10th February 2018 10:10am Gold
Friday 3rd August 2018 12:40pm Gold
Friday 9th November 2018 4:20pm W
Wednesday 14th November 2018 8:40am Gold
Wednesday 14th November 2018 12:40pm Gold
Saturday 2nd February 2019 8:20pm W
Sunday 3rd February 2019 7:20pm W
Monday 11th March 2019 12:15pm Gold
Tuesday 12th March 2019 12:00pm Gold
Saturday 24th August 2019 7:40pm W
Sunday 25th August 2019 2:00pm W
Sunday 22nd September 2019 6:00pm Drama
Saturday 29th January 2022 6:20pm W
Sunday 30th January 2022 3:20pm W
Saturday 4th June 2022 7:00pm W
Sunday 5th June 2022 5:00pm W
Saturday 8th October 2022 7:40pm W
Sunday 9th October 2022 5:40pm W
Wednesday 9th November 2022 5:40pm W
Saturday 18th February 2023 7:20pm W
Sunday 19th February 2023 6:20pm W
Saturday 19th August 2023 5:20pm W
Sunday 20th August 2023 4:20pm W
Saturday 20th January 2024 4:20pm W
Sunday 21st January 2024 2:20pm W

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Lindsay Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson Michael Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe Janey Harper
Kris Marshall Nick Harper
Guest cast
Kevin Bishop Stupid Brian
Eddie Osei Mr. Travis
Writing team
Ian Brown Writer
James Hendrie Writer
Production team
Dewi Humphreys Director
John Bartlett Producer
Donald Taffner Jr. Executive Producer
Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer
Fred Barron Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Merle Downie Production Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer

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