Series 5, Episode 1
Further details
Karen has started at secondary school, where she is struggling to make friends - despite her Mum inviting one home for a disastrous tea.
Ben has auditioned for the school show, Spartacus - The Musical, and has been cast as Spartacus himself, despite the fact that he has a voice like a walrus.
Jake has got himself an interesting new body decoration and Dad is keeping an eye on his wife's talent for explosive emails.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 29th January 2014
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Hugh Dennis | Pete |
| Claire Skinner | Sue |
| Tyger Drew-Honey | Jake |
| Daniel Roche | Ben |
| Ramona Marquez | Karen |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Georgina Buckle | Esme (Colleague) |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Guy Jenkin | Writer |
| Andy Hamilton | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| 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
School's tough
Mum is concerned that Karen isn't settling into big school.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Claire Skinner (Sue), Tyger Drew-Honey (Jake), Ramona Marquez (Karen).
Ben's audition news
Ben tells Mum and Dad about his audition for the lower school show.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Claire Skinner (Sue), Daniel Roche (Ben).
Ben's Audition
Pete manages to avoid listening to Ben singing.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Claire Skinner (Sue), Daniel Roche (Ben).
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