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
Streaming rank this week: 791
Episode menu
Series 5, Episode 5
Further details
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
| Hugh Dennis | Pete |
| Claire Skinner | Sue |
| Tyger Drew-Honey | Jake |
| Daniel Roche | Ben |
| Ramona Marquez | Karen |
| 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 |
| Guy Jenkin | Writer |
| Andy Hamilton | Writer |
| 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).