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
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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Georgina Buckle | Esme (Colleague) |
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
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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