Christmas Special
Further details

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars.
Seven-year-old Karen is obsessing about a missing hamster, nine-year-old Ben causes havoc with a mechanical hand, Jake and mum, Sue, are trying to find grandad Frank and dad, Pete, is preparing for dinner guests - some welcome, some not.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 27th December 2009
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 40 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 |
David Ryall | Frank (Grandad) |
Guest cast | |
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Hattie Morahan | Jane (Flaky Neighbour) |
Felicity Montagu | Mrs Bain |
Jake D'Arcy | Mack |
Sophie Stanton | WPC |
Anthony Parker | Old Boy |
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 |
Pat Lees | Producer |
Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
Video
A Christmas Carol
Karen explain why she hates A Christmas Carol.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Daniel Roche (Ben), Ramona Marquez (Karen).

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