| Programme: |
Outnumbered |
| Broadcast: |
2007 (BBC1) |
| Episodes: |
6 (1 series) - Second series commissioned |
| Starring: |
Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Samantha Bond, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez |
| Written by: |
Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton |
| Produced by: |
Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton |
| Directed by: |
Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton |
| Locations: |
Filmed on location in Wandsworth in May 2007 |
| Production: |
Hat Trick Productions  |
| Synopsis: |
A semi-improvised sitcom about a family in London where the parents are 'outnumbered' by their three children - aged five, seven and eleven. The comedy follows the daily chaos of family life as the two parents are locked in an unequal contest with their three kids.
The kids are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could out-fib Jeffrey Archer and an intelligent 11-year-old who has just started secondary school.
The series observes the well-meaning parental incompetence that happens in most homes, as a beleaguered mum and dad attempt to raise their kids with the minimum of emotional damage for all concerned.
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| BSG Review: |
It seems that, despite the odd scheduling (episodes were broadcast on successive nights), Outnumbered was a surpise hit for BBC1 in the summer.
We've had loads of emails from our visitors saying how much they enjoyed the show - particularly the talents of the three young stars: Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and the delightful Ramona Marquez.
It should be noted not everyone was a fan though, some found it 'stressful to watch' and said the improvisation was 'just an excuse for it not being funny'.
Personally we thought the show was great, and it was all thanks to the fact that the children weren't overly scripted or directed - this allowed the show to capture family life better than any other recent TV series we've seen and throw up some un-expected funny lines. Let's face it, family life is funny - especially the questions that kid's ask.
We're really pleased to hear that BBC1 have ordered a second series of Outnumbered. We're now awaiting for a DVD release to be announced so that we can re-watch the first series! |
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