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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 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets Tough

As Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 17th September 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Belinda Lang Bill
Gary Olsen Ben
Julia Hills Rona
Clare Woodgate Jenny
John Pickard David
Leonard O'Malley Gerry
Kim Benson Christine
Guest cast
Ray Polhill Angel the Biker
David Kelly Paddy (Café owner)
Deborah Norton Martha Christie
Nina Wadia Sharma
Annette Kerr Mrs. Dora Grimes (Next-door neighbour)
Andrew Watson Security Guard
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Richard Boden Director
Richard Boden Producer
Brian Cutts Editor
George Kyriakides Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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