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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 3, Episode 5 - Beam Me Up, Scotty

Ben's on-and-off rivalry with another local plumber, Jake 'the Klingon', reaches new heights. Back at home, Bill and Rona have a fierce local health inspector to contend with.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 5th October 1993
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
Guest cast
Annette Badland Dawn Faber (Bank advisor)
Richard Davies Gareth (Café owner)
Roger Lloyd Pack Jake Klinger
Maggie Ollerenshaw Marjorie Atkins
Ron Aldridge Undertaker
Timothy Page Solicitor
Sheridan Forbes Check-In Girl
Debbie Paul Housewife
David Webber Ray
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Richard Boden Director
Richard Boden Producer
Brian Cutts Editor
Gwen Evans Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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