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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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Series 4, Episode 2

Outnumbered. Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 9th September 2011
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Saturday 4th January 2025 at 8:20pm on U&W
  2. Sunday 5th January 2025 at 6:20pm on U&W

Cast & crew

Cast
Hugh Dennis Pete
Claire Skinner Sue
Tyger Drew-Honey Jake
Daniel Roche Ben
Ramona Marquez Karen
Guest cast
Jacob Anderson Chugger
Louisa Connolly-Burnham Shop Assistant
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

Ben's Cooking Ingredients

Ben embarks on making a gargantuan salad for the family meal but needs to check with Mum first if they have any of the required ingredients.

Featuring: Daniel Roche (Ben) & Claire Skinner (Sue).

Molly and Megan

Karen comes to Dad with a problem she is having with her girl friends. She describes the scenario in detail but Dad, while trying his best to look interested, is clearly not able to keep up with her.

Featuring: Hugh Dennis (Pete) & Ramona Marquez (Karen).

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