Series 2, Episode 2
Further details

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep - using tactics that would make a seasoned political operator blush - and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.
To make matters worse for the parents, they must grapple with money worries, unsettling chest pains, a supermum next door and a friend who is using them as a babysitting service. What can they do? And why is their daughter suddenly talking like Gordon Ramsay?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 22nd November 2008
- Time
- 9:10pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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Hugh Dennis | Pete |
Claire Skinner | Sue |
Tyger Drew-Honey | Jake |
Daniel Roche | Ben |
Ramona Marquez | Karen |
Lorraine Pilkington | Barbara |
Guest cast | |
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Danni Bennatar (as Danni Benattar) | Alexa (Karen's Friend) |
Hattie Morahan | Jane (Flaky Neighbour) |
Michaela Brooks | Jo (Jake's Girlfriend) |
Writing team | |
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Guy Jenkin | Writer |
Andy Hamilton | Writer |
Production team | |
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Guy Jenkin | Director |
Andy Hamilton | Director |
Guy Jenkin | Producer |
Andy Hamilton | Producer |
Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
Video
Keeping Up With The Joneses
The Brockman family have trouble keeping up with their angelic neighbours.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Tyger Drew-Honey (Jake), Daniel Roche (Ben), Samantha Bond (Auntie Angela), Lorraine Pilkington (Barbara).

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