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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BBC Four to repeat comedy classics

To link in with the celebrations of 100 years of the BBC, from Saturday 22nd October BBC Four will begin broadcasting classic episodes of sitcoms and sketch shows.

British Comedy Guide, 14th October 2022

The last laugh: is the television sitcom really dead?

From Friends to The Thick Of It, the TV sitcom has evolved - but it's no longer in rude health. Enter offbeat shows like Stath Lets Flats, bringing joy and potential redemption.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 26th October 2021

My Family star Wanamaker says BBC reboot won't happen

Zoe Wanamaker has delivered a blow to My Family fans hoping for a reboot - by saying the format would not work now.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 24th August 2021

Wanamaker was paid half as much as Lindsay on My Family

Zoe Wanamaker has revealed the full extent of the gender pay gap on BBC comedy My Family. The actress says she received less than half of co-star Robert Lindsay's wages on the series, which ran for 11 series from 2000 to 2011.

Chortle, 27th August 2019

My Family will never return, says Robert Lindsay

Robert Lindsay has ruled out the possibility of a My Family comeback.

Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 19th February 2014

My Family: 'not dropped for being too middle class'

The BBC axed the long-running sitcom My Family because it had run out of ideas, not because it was too middle class, a senior corporation executive has said.

Andrew Hough, The Telegraph, 22nd May 2012

Wanamaker: My Family axed for being too middle class

BBC bosses told My Family star Zoe Wanamaker that the popular series was axed for being too middle class, the actress has revealed.

The Telegraph, 3rd May 2012

Kris Marshall banned for refusing breath test

Actor Kris Marshall was banned from driving for six months yesterday after he admitted dodging a breath test.

Allister Hagger, The Daily Express, 11th November 2011

Russell Brand signs on for Lynch gig

Funnyman Russell Brand has signed on to headline a comedy show to raise funds for moviemaker David Lynch's meditation foundation.

The Daily Express, 11th November 2011

My Family star Kris Marshall on drink driving charge

My Family actor and BT advert star Kris Marshall will answer a motoring charge in Somerset.

Daily Record, 10th November 2011

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