Series 4, Episode 3

Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th September 2011
- Time
- 9pm
- 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 |
Guest cast | |
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David Troughton | Mr Hunslet |
Phil Nice | Mr. Henderson |
Stella Gonet | Mrs. Henderson |
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 |
Videos
Evolution
Jake is doing his biology homework while writing a song.
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Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Tyger Drew-Honey (Jake), Ramona Marquez (Karen).
Extinction
While at adventure camp in the forest, Ben points out the importance of the trees to the human race in providing Oxygen. But then he also continues to point out that there are many dangers which could lead to the extinction of humankind.
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Featuring: Daniel Roche (Ben), David Troughton (Mr Hunslet).

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