Partly-improvised sitcom looking at the trials and tribulations of bringing up three young children - a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could fib for Britain and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.80.
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Claire Skinner
Sue
Hugh Dennis
Pete
Tyger Drew-Honey
Jake
Daniel Roche
Ben
Ramona Marquez
Karen
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6 episodes • 2007Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The School Run | Aug 28, 2007 | 7.2 |
| 2 | The Special Bowl | Aug 29, 2007 | 7.7 |
| 3 | The City Farm | Aug 30, 2007 | 7.3 |
| 4 | The Quiet Night In | Sep 3, 2007 | 7.3 |
| 5 | The Mystery Illness | Sep 4, 2007 | 7.3 |
| 6 | The Dinner Party | Sep 5, 2007 | 8.3 |
7 episodes • 2008Avg: 7.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wedding | Nov 15, 2008 | 7.8 |
| 2 | The Dead Mouse | Nov 22, 2008 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Old Fashioned Sunday | Nov 29, 2008 | 7.5 |
| 4 | The Airport | Dec 6, 2008 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The Night Out | Dec 13, 2008 | 7.5 |
| 6 | The Football Match | Dec 20, 2008 | 7.5 |
| 7 | The Long Night | Dec 27, 2008 | 7.5 |
6 episodes • 2010Avg: 7.9Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Family Outing | Apr 8, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 2 | The Internet | Apr 15, 2010 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Tennis Match | Apr 22, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The Pigeon | May 6, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The Restaurant | May 13, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The Hospital | May 20, 2010 | 8.0 |
6 episodes • 2011Avg: 7.0Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Funeral | Sep 2, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 2 | The Girls' Day Out | Sep 9, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 3 | The Labrador | Sep 16, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 4 | The Parents' Evening | Sep 23, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 5 | The Cold Caller (1) | Sep 30, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 6 | The Exchange Student (2) | Oct 7, 2011 | 7.0 |
6 episodes • 2014Avg: 7.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hamster | Jan 29, 2014 | 7.0 |
| 2 | The Swimming Competition | Feb 5, 2014 | 7.0 |
| 3 | The Goddaughter | Feb 12, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 4 | The Gap Year | Feb 19, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 5 | The Chinese Horde | Feb 26, 2014 | 7.0 |
| 6 | The Musical | Mar 5, 2014 | 7.0 |
