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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 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

Further details

Also, Susan allows her yoga teacher to hold the classes in their house, Nick gives Ben mouth-to-mouth when he thinks he's having a heart attack, and Brigitte is being her usual annoying self at the surgery.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 7th November 2000
Time
7:55pm
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
Phillip Manikum Mr. Briggs
Pippa Haywood Doreen
Martina Laird Doctor Kelly
Ronnie Fox Bartender
Baz Taylor Man In Pub
Writing team
Jim Armogida Writer
Steve Armogida Writer
Production team
Baz Taylor 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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