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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Robert Lindsay hits out at axing of My Family

Robert Lindsay told TV Times magazine: "It's got so many fans and the BBC has treated it appallingly. The ratings were great but they ruined it by putting it out after the 9pm watershed."

The Mirror, 7th June 2011

Why the writing was already on the wall for My Family

The BBC's decision to can the Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker sitcom after a decade has not come before time.

Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 25th March 2011

My Family should have been axed years ago

After 11 years My Family has finally been cancelled by the BBC. Catherine Gee thinks it's not a moment too soon.

Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 25th March 2011

Ten years of My Family: in pictures

Photo gallery depicting the history of My Family.

The Telegraph, 25th March 2011

My Family and other poorly-scripted animals

My Family has been axed. You probably don't care. You're probably right not to. But what it once got right is where TV family comedy should go next.

Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 25th March 2011

Miranda Hart pays tribute to 'My Family'

Miranda Hart has said of My Family: "After 10 or 11 years, it's not a slight to be taken off air - it's an amazing achievement. And I think it's done a lot for studio-audience sitcoms."

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 25th March 2011

Audio: Miranda Hart on news of My Family being axed

Long-running BBC One sitcom My Family, starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker, has been axed. Comedy actress Miranda Hart gave her reaction.

BBC News, 25th March 2011

BBC axes My Family sitcom after 11 years

The BBC have axed My Family, the long-running, high rating but critically derided sitcom starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker.

British Comedy Guide, 25th March 2011

Zoe Wanamaker: Arts world is run by men for men

Zoe Wanamaker, the star of BBC sitcom My Family, says she laments the lack of opportunities for women in the arts.

The Telegraph, 9th March 2011

Even if you're not a fan of the homely comedy, quite possibly you'll find yourself unable to resist this hour-long, humbug-packed Christmas episode. It follows the Harper brood (mostly mum Sue and dad Ben) over the entire festive period - from their pre-Christmas, wry grumbling session up until New Year's Eve. This year, Sue decides to cancel Christmas. Ben, however, feels uncharacteristically in the mood, a miraculous change that occurs when a sweet little girl sits on his knee and asks for his help. Later, the Harpers plan a New Year's Eve party to rival their neighbour's glitzy gathering. Can appearances by Rolf Harris and Ainsley Harriott persuade revellers that theirs is the cooler shindig? Take a wild guess.

Ruth Margolis, Radio Times, 24th December 2010

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