Grandma's House
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2010 - 2012
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Sitcom written by, starring, and based on the life of Essex-raised Jewish comic Simon Amstell. Also features Linda Bassett, Rebecca Front, James Smith, Samantha Spiro, Jamal Hadjkura and Geoffrey Hutchings
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Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Simon Was Really Determined To Heal His Grandma's Pain
Further details
Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. There seems to be chemistry between him and the talented actor/director Ben Theodore, and there's even talk of a possible date tonight.
The rift between Liz and Tanya threatens to deepen as Clive arrives with some rather upsetting news. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 10th May 2012
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Simon Amstell | Simon |
Linda Bassett | Grandma |
Rebecca Front | Tanya |
James Smith | Clive |
Samantha Spiro | Auntie Liz |
Jamal Hadjkura | Adam |
Oliver Coopersmith | Mark (Teenager Simon Slept With) |
Vincent Franklin | Barry (Liz's Husband) |
Simon Amstell | Writer |
Dan Swimer | Writer |
Jeremy Dyson | Script Editor |
Christine Gernon | Director |
Arnold Widdowson | Producer |
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise | Executive Producer |
Kristian Smith | Executive Producer |
Ben Cavey | Executive Producer |
Mark Kinsella | Line Producer |
William Webb | Editor |
Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
Rachel Freck (as Rachel Freck CDG) | Casting Director |
Sarah Burns | Costume Designer |
Andy Hollis | Director of Photography |
Nichola Bellamy | Make-up Designer |
Paul Clark | Composer |
Steve Roberts | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Lion King
Simon describes the 'Lion King' moment he had at rehearsals.
Featuring: Simon Amstell (Simon), Rebecca Front (Tanya) & Samantha Spiro (Auntie Liz).