Sitcom Does...
- TV documentary
- U&Gold
- 2011
- 4 episodes (1 series)
Factual series for GOLD looking at the themes of family, romance, friendships and Christmas as portrayed within situation comedy. Features Hugh Dennis, Joanna Page, Neil Morrissey, Ricky Tomlinson, Miranda Hart and more.
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Series 1, Episode 1 - Sitcom Does Families With Hugh Dennis
Hugh Dennis explores the highs and lows of family life, as shown in our favourite sitcoms. Featuring the domestic delights of the Royles, Outnumbered and more.
Further details
The family has acted as the canvas many sitcom writers like to paint over; some of the best ever series feature squabbling siblings and pernikity parents.
Hugh Dennis, star of modern classic Outnumbered, looks at some of the key plot themes and the importance of the family unit within a series.
Look out for interviews with stars of 2point4 Children, a trip to Liverpool to take Jean Boht and her on-screen sons from Bread back to the Boswell family home, and clips from the likes of Rab C Nesbitt.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 14th November 2011
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- U&Gold
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Miranda Hart | Self |
| Neil Morrissey | Self |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Self |
| Steve Punt | Self |
| David Schneider | Self |
| Arabella Weir | Self |
| Carla Lane | Self |
| Joanna Page | Self |
| Sue Johnston | Self |
| Andy Hamilton | Self |
| Guy Jenkin | Self |
| Tyger Drew-Honey | Self |
| Daniel Roche | Self |
| Ralf Little | Self |
| Ricky Tomlinson | Self |
| Isy Suttie | Self |
| Clare Buckfield | Self |
| John Pickard | Self |
| Jean Boht | Self |
| Nick Conway | Self |
| Elaine C. Smith | Self |
| Ian Pattison | Self |
| Liz Smith | Self |
| Chris Hill | Director |
| Lindsay Jex | Producer |
| Chris Hill | Producer |
| Ricky Kelehar | Executive Producer |
| Laurence Job | Editor |