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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 2, Episode 1 - I'm Going Slightly Mad

It's been 14 weeks since Bill left the bakery, and she's starting to feel the pressure of being unemployed. Strange dreams haunt her sleep, and she doesn't know what to do. Ben, meanwhile, has a new assistant, Chris.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 8th September 1992
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
Kim Benson Christine
Guest cast
Ray Polhill Angel the Biker
Annette Kerr Mrs. Dora Grimes (Next-door neighbour)
Liz Smith Bette (Bill's mum)
Felicity Montagu Janice (Department of Employment advisor)
Jennifer Croxton Crystal
Justin Rose Garage Mechanic
Polly Maberly (as Polly Maberley) Jackie
Ray Boot Window Cleaner
Martino Lazzeri Boy
Anneka Rice Self
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Richard Boden Director
Richard Boden Producer
Brian Cutts Editor
David Buckingham Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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