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My Family
Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.
- Created by:
- Fred Barron
- Cast:
- Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 6
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Bliss for Idiots
2006-03-10 · 30mBen is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer.
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E02
Episode 2
The Spokes Person
2006-03-17 · 30mBen starts a one-man anti-cycling campaign which causes chaos in the household. Meanwhile, Susan has Michael photograph semi-naked men for a calendar in order to contribute to her fundraising.
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E03
Episode 3
Dentally Unstable
2006-03-31 · 30mJaney starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.
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E04
Episode 4
Living the Dream
2006-04-07 · 30mFollowing Roger's advice, Ben and Susan join a pyramid scheme, despite Michael's warnings. Meanwhile Roger seems to have an unlimited cash flow, but where is he getting all that money?
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E05
Episode 5
★ 10.0An Embarrassment of Susans
2006-04-14 · 30mSusan tries to fix Michael up with a new girlfriend called Suzanne, but the similarity doesn't end in the name. Meanwhile, Ben starts a career as a property developer but squatters may make him regret it.
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E06
Episode 6
And Other Animals
2006-04-21 · 30mWith Nick still away, Michael joining the army, and Janey getting her stuff out of the attic, Susan is feeling deserted. Then a stray dog appears and tries to become man's best friend. Unfortunately, the man he chooses is Ben.
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E07
Episode 7
The Art of Being Susan
2006-04-28 · 30mWhile Ben is away, Susan goes to dinner with a wealthy art collector after her boss tells her to do whatever she has to do to sell art. Meanwhile, Grace is gathering her own collection, and Roger gets ready to pop the question.
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Robert Lindsay
Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker
Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson
Michael Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Janey Harper
Keiron Self
Roger Bailey
Tayler Marshall
Kenzo Harper
