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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 - 2024
  • 36 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

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The Outnumbered Christmas special is an understated tearjerker

The three Brockman children are all grown up and home for Christmas - but Mum and Dad have ominous news to share.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2024

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Hugh Dennis is a master of dry British comedy in Outnumbered, but the kids have lost their comedic instinct.

Nick Hilton, The Independent, 26th December 2024

Ramona Marquez: "I grew up on TV. I never knew anything different"

Marquez was just five years old when the groundbreaking improvised sitcom Outnumbered made her a star. As the show returns to our screens for a one-off Christmas special, she talks to Ellie Harrison about the pitfalls of fame, from eager fans at Reading to intrusive tabloid headlines, and what we can expect from the Brockman siblings now they are all grown up

Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 19th December 2024

Christmas TV is relying on sitcom specials once again. Where is all the money going?

With Gavin & Stacey leading the BBC's lineup this year, and no prestige literary adaptations to be seen, Nick Hilton is wondering if the hegemony of festive telly is ending.

Nick Hilton, The Independent, 14th December 2024

Outnumbered kids reveal hopes for their characters

Outnumbered's former child stars have shared their thoughts on what they hope the Brockmans will be up to in the upcoming Christmas special, which marks the sitcom's return following an eight-year absence.

David Craig, Radio Times, 14th September 2024

Outnumbered stars still haven't seen script for 2024 Christmas special

The Outnumbered stars attended this year's National Television Awards, and speaking with RadioTimes.com exclusively on the red carpet, the trio were asked about what they could tease for the special. "We haven't filmed it yet actually," Ramona Marquez revealed, with Daniel Roche adding: "No, we haven't done it yet."

Radio Times, 13th September 2024

Outnumbered kids admit it was 'surreal' to find out on-screen parents were dating

The cast of Outnumbered shared it was 'surreal' to find out their onscreen parents had started dating off-screen.

Lottie Hulme & Conor O'Brien, The Sun, 12th September 2024

Inside the rollercoaster lives of Outnumbered kids

They were the cheeky child stars from hit sitcom Outnumbered - now the Brockman kids are all grown-up, but still getting into mischief.

Josh Saunders, The Sun, 24th May 2024

Outnumbered to return for 2024 Christmas special

After eight years off air, Outnumbered is to return this Christmas for a new special.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2024

Outnumbered siblings reunite for Comic Relief

Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez - who played Jake, Ben and Karen in Outnumbered - have reunited to show their support for Red Nose Day.

British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2024

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