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: 1,586
Episode menu
Series 5, Episode 5
Further details
Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance (mainly because her children keep going missing) while Dad battles with a mobile phone that has a mind of its own.
Meanwhile, Jake is attempting to get home without money or transport, Ben encounters a Chinese horde and Karen has a life-changing conversation with her headmistress.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 26th February 2014
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 12th September 2014 | 11:05pm | BBC1 |
| Wednesday 22nd October 2014 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 23rd October 2014 | 8:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 6th May 2015 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 7th May 2015 | 2:45am | Gold |
| Monday 10th August 2015 | 8:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 11th August 2015 | 2:20pm | Gold |
| Thursday 19th May 2016 | 1:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 19th May 2016 | 7:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 12th August 2016 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Friday 12th August 2016 | 1:05pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 16th August 2016 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 15th October 2016 | 7:40pm | W |
| Sunday 16th October 2016 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 26th February 2017 | 6:40pm | W |
| Sunday 21st May 2017 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 30th July 2017 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 15th October 2017 | 6:40pm | W |
| Saturday 30th December 2017 | 3:40pm | W |
| Saturday 8th September 2018 | 7:20pm | W |
| Sunday 9th September 2018 | 5:20pm | W |
| Sunday 2nd December 2018 | 4:20pm | W |
| Saturday 8th December 2018 | 6:00pm | W |
| Sunday 9th December 2018 | 4:00pm | W |
| Saturday 3rd August 2019 | 8:20pm | W |
| Sunday 4th August 2019 | 6:20pm | W |
| Saturday 16th November 2019 | 7:00pm | W |
| Sunday 17th November 2019 | 5:00pm | W |
| Saturday 9th May 2020 | 7:40pm | W |
| Saturday 25th July 2020 | 6:40pm | W |
| Sunday 26th July 2020 | 5:40pm | W |
| Saturday 3rd October 2020 | 6:00pm | W |
| Sunday 4th October 2020 | 5:00pm | W |
| Saturday 12th December 2020 | 5:40pm | W |
| Sunday 13th December 2020 | 4:40pm | W |
| Saturday 26th December 2020 | 4:20pm | W |
| Saturday 12th June 2021 | 7:20pm | W |
| Sunday 13th June 2021 | 5:40pm | W |
| Saturday 21st August 2021 | 7:20pm | W |
| Sunday 22nd August 2021 | 6:20pm | W |
| Saturday 30th October 2021 | 7:40pm | W |
| Sunday 31st October 2021 | 5:40pm | W |
| Thursday 24th November 2022 | 7:50am | Gold |
| Thursday 24th November 2022 | 1:30pm | Gold |
| Thursday 24th November 2022 | 6:50pm | Gold |
| Monday 27th March 2023 | 8:55am | Gold |
| Monday 27th March 2023 | 12:45pm | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Hugh Dennis | Pete |
| Claire Skinner | Sue |
| Tyger Drew-Honey | Jake |
| Daniel Roche | Ben |
| Ramona Marquez | Karen |
| Georgina Buckle | Esme (Colleague) |
| Rebecca Front | Mrs Raynott (Headteacher) |
| Harry Shearer | Mr Johnson (American Colleague) |
| Phoebe Thomas | Melissa (Redhead Colleague) |
| Chooye Bay | Mr Lee |
| Mark Bagnall | Brett (IT Support) |
| Anna Morris | Timaeia (Garage Receptionist) |
| Ged Simmons | Mike (Hardware Shop Owner) |
| Simon Lenagan | Bob |
| 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
You're breaking up
Pete and Sue are desperately trying to communicate with each other on their mobile phones.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Claire Skinner (Sue) & Anna Morris (Timaeia).
Letter of complaint
Karen meets the headteacher, who confronts her about her written complaint to the governors.
Featuring: Ramona Marquez (Karen) & Rebecca Front (Mrs Raynott).