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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 6, Episode 5 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

Ben's 38th birthday is approaching, leaving him rather depressed about his increasing years. Relief is soon offered, however, in the form of the Purple Plug.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th December 1996
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
Roger Lloyd Pack Jake Klinger
Anthony Ofoegbu Ray
Stephen Critchlow (as Steven Critchlow) Ceremonial Master
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
Production team
Nick Wood Director
Andrew Marshall Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
George Kyriakides Production Designer
Christophe Gerard Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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