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2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC
2point4 Children

2point4 Children

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1991 - 1999
  • 56 episodes (8 series)

The Porters seem to be a perfectly average bunch - mum, dad, son and daughter. This family, however, are anything but ordinary. Stars Belinda Lang, Gary Olsen, Julia Hills, Clare Woodgate, Clare Buckfield and more.

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Series 8, Episode 1 - Fame

Bill is furious when Ben, David and Jenny reveal they've invited a fly-on-the-wall documentary crew to record the family for a screen test. They try to be as interesting as possible, but Bill's determined to show them up.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 16th November 1999
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Belinda Lang Bill
Gary Olsen Ben
Julia Hills Rona
Clare Buckfield Jenny
John Pickard David
Kim Benson Christine
Guest cast
Annette Kerr Mrs. Dora Grimes (Next-door neighbour)
Alys Torrance Documentary Director
Robert Shannon Clapper Loader
Helen Tyler Leni Baker
Oliver Jackson David Baker
Ross Gurney-Randall Len Baker
Giselle Wolf Rhoda
Belinda Lang Mrs Baker
Carol Smillie Self
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Dewi Humphreys Director
Rosemary McGowan Producer
Andrew Marshall Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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