Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Outnumbered
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2007 - 2016
- 35 episodes (5 series)
A semi-improvised sitcom based around a young family in London, starring Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner. Also features Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez, Samantha Bond, David Ryall and Lorraine Pilkington
Streaming rank this week: 1,442
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Series 4, Episode 2
Outnumbered. Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 9th September 2011
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 9th September 2011 | 9:30pm | BBC1 Scot |
| Sunday 11th September 2011 | 10:55pm | BBC1 |
| Sunday 11th September 2011 | 10:55pm | BBC1 Scot |
| Sunday 11th September 2011 | 11:45pm | BBC1 Wales |
| Wednesday 11th January 2012 | 10:30pm | BBC4 |
| Thursday 12th January 2012 | 2:30am | BBC4 |
| Monday 23rd April 2012 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 23rd April 2012 | 11:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 11th November 2012 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 12th November 2012 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Friday 23rd November 2012 | 8:30pm | BBC1 |
| Monday 26th November 2012 | 12:20pm | W |
| Monday 26th November 2012 | 6:20pm | W |
| Monday 18th February 2013 | 7:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 18th February 2013 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 9th May 2013 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 10th May 2013 | 5:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 22nd August 2013 | 8:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 23rd August 2013 | 4:30pm | Gold |
| Saturday 7th September 2013 | 12:20pm | W |
| Sunday 8th September 2013 | 7:30am | W |
| Thursday 10th April 2014 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 11th April 2014 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Thursday 29th May 2014 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 30th May 2014 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Wednesday 3rd September 2014 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 4th September 2014 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 26th March 2015 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 27th March 2015 | 7:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 18th July 2015 | 1:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 23rd July 2015 | 8:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 24th July 2015 | 2:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 4th May 2016 | 12:55pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 4th May 2016 | 7:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 1st August 2016 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Monday 1st August 2016 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 13th August 2016 | 7:35pm | W |
| Sunday 14th August 2016 | 6:40pm | W |
| Saturday 24th September 2016 | 7:40pm | W |
| Sunday 25th September 2016 | 6:40pm | W |
| Sunday 5th February 2017 | 7:40pm | W |
| Monday 17th April 2017 | 7:40pm | W |
| Sunday 9th July 2017 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 17th September 2017 | 1:20am | W |
| Sunday 17th September 2017 | 5:20pm | W |
| Friday 20th October 2017 | 8:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 21st October 2017 | 9:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 16th December 2017 | 7:20pm | W |
| Sunday 17th December 2017 | 1:20pm | W |
| Sunday 6th May 2018 | 9:45am | Gold |
| Monday 7th May 2018 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 9th June 2018 | 7:40pm | W |
| Sunday 10th June 2018 | 4:40pm | W |
| Saturday 18th August 2018 | 8:20pm | W |
| Thursday 20th September 2018 | 11:40pm | W |
| Saturday 17th November 2018 | 6:00pm | W |
| Sunday 18th November 2018 | 3:00pm | W |
| Saturday 13th July 2019 | 8:20pm | W |
| Sunday 14th July 2019 | 6:20pm | W |
| Saturday 26th October 2019 | 7:00pm | W |
| Sunday 27th October 2019 | 5:00pm | W |
| Saturday 11th April 2020 | 3:40pm | W |
| Saturday 11th April 2020 | 8:45pm | BBC1 |
| Saturday 4th July 2020 | 6:40pm | W |
| Sunday 5th July 2020 | 5:40pm | W |
| Saturday 12th September 2020 | 5:20pm | W |
| Sunday 13th September 2020 | 5:00pm | W |
| Saturday 21st November 2020 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 22nd November 2020 | 4:40pm | W |
| Wednesday 23rd December 2020 | 3:40pm | W |
| Saturday 22nd May 2021 | 7:20pm | W |
| Sunday 23rd May 2021 | 6:20pm | W |
| Saturday 31st July 2021 | 7:20pm | W |
| Sunday 1st August 2021 | 6:20pm | W |
| Saturday 9th October 2021 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 10th October 2021 | 3:40pm | W |
| Friday 11th November 2022 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Friday 11th November 2022 | 1:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 12th November 2022 | 7:05am | Gold |
| Tuesday 14th March 2023 | 8:45am | Gold |
| Tuesday 14th March 2023 | 12:40pm | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Hugh Dennis | Pete |
| Claire Skinner | Sue |
| Tyger Drew-Honey | Jake |
| Daniel Roche | Ben |
| Ramona Marquez | Karen |
| Jacob Anderson | Chugger |
| Louisa Connolly-Burnham | Shop Assistant |
| Guy Jenkin | Writer |
| Andy Hamilton | Writer |
| Guy Jenkin | Director |
| Andy Hamilton | Director |
| Guy Jenkin | Producer |
| Andy Hamilton | Producer |
| Pat Lees | Producer |
| Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
| Steve Tempia | Editor |
| Graeme Story | Production Designer |
| Philip Pope | Composer |
Videos
Ben's Cooking Ingredients
Ben embarks on making a gargantuan salad for the family meal but needs to check with Mum first if they have any of the required ingredients.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Daniel Roche (Ben) & Claire Skinner (Sue).
Molly and Megan
Karen comes to Dad with a problem she is having with her girl friends. She describes the scenario in detail but Dad, while trying his best to look interested, is clearly not able to keep up with her.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete) & Ramona Marquez (Karen).