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My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)
My Family

My Family

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2000 - 2011
  • 120 episodes (11 series)

A long-running, high rating BBC One sitcom about an average middle class family. Stars Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker. Stars Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Siobhan Hayes and more.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - Death Takes A Policy

Ben insults Mrs Dudley, yet another of his disgruntled patients, at his surgery and also chats to Father Connolly about death.

Further details

When he gets home, he has more death to talk about as Nick's new girlfriend, Emily, tries to sell him life insurance and as Susan tells him that one of her tourists died in Madame Tussauds.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 24th October 2000
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Lindsay Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson Michael Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe Janey Harper
Kris Marshall Nick Harper
Daisy Donovan Brigitte McKay
Guest cast
Rupert Vansittart Mr. Quince
Anna Keaveney Mrs. Dudley
Amy Phillips Emily
Gary Lilburn Vicar
Phillip Manikum Mr. Briggs
Writing team
Fred Barron Writer
Penny Croft Writer
Production team
Baz Taylor Director
Jay Sandrich Director
John Bartlett Producer
Donald Taffner Jr. Executive Producer
Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer
Fred Barron Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Phil Moss Editor
Merle Downie Production Designer
Roger Andrews Production Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer

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