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Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Outnumbered

Outnumbered

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2007 - 2016
  • 35 episodes (5 series)

A semi-improvised sitcom based around a young family in London, starring Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner. Also features Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez, Samantha Bond, David Ryall and Lorraine Pilkington

  • Due to return for Christmas Special
  • Series 5, Episode 6 repeated Saturday at 5pm on U&W
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Series 5, Episode 5

There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.

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Further details

Outnumbered. Mrs Raynott (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance (mainly because her children keep going missing) while Dad battles with a mobile phone that has a mind of its own.

Meanwhile, Jake is attempting to get home without money or transport, Ben encounters a Chinese horde and Karen has a life-changing conversation with her headmistress.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 26th February 2014
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Hugh Dennis Pete
Claire Skinner Sue
Tyger Drew-Honey Jake
Daniel Roche Ben
Ramona Marquez Karen
Guest cast
Georgina Buckle Esme (Colleague)
Rebecca Front Mrs Raynott (Headteacher)
Harry Shearer Mr Johnson (American Colleague)
Phoebe Thomas Melissa (Redhead Colleague)
Chooye Bay Mr Lee
Mark Bagnall Brett (IT Support)
Anna Morris Timaeia (Garage Receptionist)
Ged Simmons Mike (Hardware Shop Owner)
Simon Lenagan Bob
Writing team
Guy Jenkin Writer
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Guy Jenkin Director
Andy Hamilton Director
Guy Jenkin Producer
Andy Hamilton Producer
Pat Lees Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Steve Tempia Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Philip Pope Composer

Videos

You're breaking up

Pete and Sue are desperately trying to communicate with each other on their mobile phones.

Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete), Claire Skinner (Sue) & Anna Morris (Timaeia).

Letter of complaint

Karen meets the headteacher, who confronts her about her written complaint to the governors.

Featuring: Ramona Marquez (Karen) & Rebecca Front (Mrs Raynott).

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