Episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | 20170906 | 20200914/15 (BBC7) 20200919 (BBC7) 20220603 (BBC7) 20220604 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20240127 (BBC7) 20191219 (R4) | In this opening episode, Ian brings home new girlfriend Chloe. His mum Margaret desperately hopes she is the one, dad Ken can't wait to try out his shampoo joke - again, while sister Jane, brother in law Pete and their three teen children try to get to the bottom of just what the attractive, intelligent, witty 30-something Chloe sees in serial dater and under employed 40-plus actor, Ian. Richard Herring's comedy with Alison Steadman about four generations of a family. Ian brings home a new girlfriend. His family all have their own thoughts and hopes about her. |
| 01 | 02 | 20170913 | 20200921/22 (BBC7) 20220610 (BBC7) 20220611 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20240203 (BBC7) 20191226 (R4) | Margaret and Ken invite all the family round to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Jane plans the party surprise to end all surprises, and 17 year old Nick's joy is unbounded to discover Chloe has a bit part in the new Star Wars film. Grandma Doris' contribution to the festivities is somewhat uninhibited, and her Alzheimer's makes Ian and Jane reflect on what really matters. Starring Alison Steadman, Phil Davies and Richard Herring. Pete - Gordon Kennedy Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Doris - Marion Bailey Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2017. Margaret and Ken invite all the family round to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Starring Richard Herring. From 2017. |
| 01 | 03 | 20170920 | 20200928/29 (BBC7) 20220617 (BBC7) 20220618 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) 20240210 (BBC7) 20200102 (R4) | A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. Doris has Alzheimer's so Ken insists on firing mental maths questions to keep her brain cells in good working order, while Margaret struggles to get her mother simply to recognise her. Starring Alison Steadman, Phil Davies and Richard Herring. Doris - Marion Bailey Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2017. Visiting her care home, Ken insists on firing maths questions to test Doris's Alzheimer's. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2017. |
| 01 | 04 LAST | 20170927 | 20201005/06 (BBC7) 20220624 (BBC7) 20220625 (BBC7) 20240216 (BBC7) 20240217 (BBC7) 20200109 (R4) | When Ken is rushed into hospital, and Margaret has to hold the fort alone, the family do their best to reach hospital as fast as possible - in a typically chaotic manner. Pete is nearly done for stealing chocolate Hob Nobs, Jane relives her glory days as a teen sprinting champ and Ian and Chloe have their first row. Ken is rushed into hospital, and the family do their best to get there as fast as possible When Ken's rushed into hospital, the family do their best to get there as soon as possible. |
| 02 | 01 | 20190104 | 20201117/18 (BBC7) 20201121 (BBC7) 20221207 (BBC7) 20221208 (BBC7) | The funeral of beloved grandmother Doris brings the family together in sorrow. Chloe thinks this is the perfect time to share her and Ina's forthcoming baby news - until she is unexpectedly pipped at the post. Drawing on his own family, Richard Herring's comedy drama returns to build on the warm, lively characters and family dynamics of the first series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever argued with their dad about who the current Pope is. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. |
| 02 | 02 | 20190111 | 20201124/25 (BBC7) 20221214 (BBC7) 20221215 (BBC7) | Holly's unexpected pregnancy brings the family together once again, as they all comes to terms with it in their own way. Pete and Billy bond over 59.1% Scotch, Margaret braves the supermarket and Holly won't come out of her bedroom. Drawing on his own family, Richard Herring's comedy drama, builds on the warm, lively characters and family dynamics of the first series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever argued with their dad about who the current Pope is. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Billy - Danny Kirrane Writer Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore Produced by Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019. There's bonding over Scotch and Margaret braves the shops.Stars Alison Steadman. |
| 02 | 03 | 20190118 | 20201201/02 (BBC7) 20201205 (BBC7) 20221221 (BBC7) 20221222 (BBC7) | Ian and Chloe's wedding day is a typically chaotic, argumentative, loving affair. Ken eats the lip balm and Chloe's estranged parents test Ken and Margaret's patience. Drawing on his own family, Richard Herring's comedy drama, builds on the warm, lively characters and family dynamics of the first series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever argued with their dad about who the current Pope is. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. Jane/Lorelei - Fenella Woolgar Clive - Tony Gardner Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Registrar - Danny Kirrane Writer Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Produced by Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019. It's Ian and Chloe's wedding day and Chloe's estranged parents are testing patience |
| 02 | 04 LAST | 20190125 | 20201208/09 (BBC7) 20221228 (BBC7) 20221229 (BBC7) | Ken turns to his grandchildren for help with his technological challenges, while Chloe goes into early labour as Ian frets about his bag for life going to waste. Drawing on his own family, Richard Herring's comedy drama, builds on the warm, lively characters and family dynamics of the first series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever argued with their dad about who the current Pope is. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. Margaret Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Billy - Danny Kirrane Writer Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore Produced by Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019. Ken gets tech help from his grandkids, Chloe goes into early labour and Ian is fretting. |
| 03 | 01 | 20200717 | 20211118/19 (BBC7) 20230920 (BBC7) 20230921 (BBC7) | Ian and Chloe are new parents to their much loved but incessantly crying baby, Don. Meanwhile sister Jane has had enough of husband Pete, while Ken and Margaret are simply trying to turn the television on. Drawing on his own family, the third series of Richard Herring's comedy drama builds on the warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of previous series. His affectionate observation of intergenerational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to show their dad which remote turns the television on. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. Return of Richard Herring's sitcom about an extended modern family. Margaret - - - - .Alison Steadman Ken - - - - ..Phil Davis Jane - - - - .Fenella Woolgar Ian - - - - - .Richard Herring Chloe - - - ..Emily Berrington Pete - - - - - ..Gordon Kennedy Holly - - - - - ...Tia Bannon Mark - - - - - Fred Haig Nick - - - - - ..Harrison Knights Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Sound Design by Eloise Whitmore Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020. Richard Herring's returning comedy about an extended modern family. |
| 03 | 02 | 20200724 | 20211125/26 (BBC7) 20230927 (BBC7) 20230928 (BBC7) | Jane leaves husband Pete and goes to stay with her parents, throwing Ken and Margaret's weekly milk order into chaos. Pete struggles to hold the fort at home, but fails to notice 17 year old Holly going off to join Extinction Rebellion. Ian and Chloe are still just trying to get baby Don to stop crying. The third series of Richard Herring's comedy drama builds on the warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of previous series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever gone back to live at home, after the age of 40. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Sound design by Eloise Whitmore Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2020. Jane leaves husband Pete and goes to stay with her parents. |
| 03 | 03 | 20200731 | 20211202/03 (BBC7) 20231004 (BBC7) 20231005 (BBC7) | Ian takes Chloe and baby Don away, hoping a relaxing weekend at a spa hotel will help. Meanwhile, Holly is arrested at Extinction Rebellion, while 16 year old brother Nick is struggling to keep her whereabouts secret from their parents. The third series of Richard Herring's comedy drama builds on the warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of previous series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever gone back to live at home, after the age of 40. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Margaret Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights George - Danny Kirrane Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020. |
| 03 | 04 | 20200807 | 20211209/10 (BBC7) 20231011 (BBC7) 20231012 (BBC7) | A tale of two hotels. Ian and Chloe's relaxing weekend proves to be anything but, with Chloe taking Don home alone. Meanwhile, Jane treats Ken and Margaret to a slap up cream tea with a little too much prosecco. The third series of Richard Herring's comedy drama builds on the warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of previous series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever gone back to live at home, after the age of 40. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights George - Danny Kirrane Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020. Jane treats Ken and Margaret to a slap up cream tea with a little too much prosecco. Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2020. |
| 03 | 05 | 20200814 | 20211216/17 (BBC7) 20231018 (BBC7) 20231019 (BBC7) | Ian has now taken refuge at Ken and Margaret's, as well as sister Jane. Unexpectedly reunited, without partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane - good and bad. Then Pete appears on the doorstep with urgent news about Holly. The third series of Richard Herring's comedy drama builds on the warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of previous series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever gone back to live at home, after the age of 40. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster. Unexpectedly reunited, without partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane – good and bad. Then Pete appears on the doorstep with urgent news about Holly. Pete - Gordon Kennedy Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2020. Unexpectedly reunited, no partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane. Unexpectedly reunited, the family of four go down memory lane - good and bad. Starring Alison Steadman. From 2020. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | 20200821 | 20211223/24 (BBC7) 20231025 (BBC7) 20231026 (BBC7) | Holly and Jane are both back at home, as Pete and Jane try to work things out. Ian and Chloe have made it up, Ken and Margaret are relieved to have their house back. So celebrations for Holly's 18th birthday look set to go swimmingly- until the vegan cake debacle. Even a brief appearance by Richard Osman can't lighten the mood. The third series of Richard Herring's comedy drama builds on the warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of previous series. His affectionate observation of inter-generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind will resonate with anyone who has ever gone back to live at home, after the age of 40. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster. Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights George - Danny Kirrane Richard Osman - Richard Osman Producer: Polly Thomas An Avalon Television production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020. Can a brief appearance from Richard Osman lighten the mood? With many a debacle as usual, can a brief appearance from Richard Osman lighten the mood? Starring Richard Herring. From 2020. |
| 04 | 01 | 20220902 | Drawing on his own family, the fourth series of Richard Herring's popular comedy drama has warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of inter generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. In this series, set during the first year of lockdown. he draws on his own experience of testicular cancer at that time, as well as the comedic escapades of the four generations of the Snell family. Love, laughter and malapropisms abound. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Episode 1 Newly single Jane is dipping her toe into the world of online dating, not always entirely successfully. Pete, despairing at the failure of his marriage, has turned to drink. Margaret is enforcing the two metres social distancing rule with absolutely rigidity, while Ian tries to self diagnose his enlarged testicle. Cast: Simon - Danny Kirrane Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Donny - Rafael Solomon Writer Richard Herring Director Polly Thomas Sound Design Eloise Whitmore Producer Daisy Knight Executive Producers Jon Thoday and Richard Allen Turner Comedy about extended modern family by Richard Herring. | |
| 04 | 02 | 20220916 | Drawing on his own family, the fourth series of Richard Herring's popular comedy drama has warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of inter generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. In this series, set during the first year of lockdown. he draws on his own experience of testicular cancer at that time, as well as the comedic escapades of the four generations of the Snell family. Love, laughter and malapropisms abound. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Episode 2 Ian's visit to the doctor leads to growing uncertainty about his health. Ken tries ineptly to bring Jane and Ian back together in an ill-advised surprise meeting. The grandchildren are delighted and horrified in equal measure when they find out that Margaret and Ken have been watching Naked Attraction. Cast: Jane - .Fenella Woolgar Pete - Gordon Kennedy Holly - Tia Bannon Mark - Fred Haig Nick - Harrison Knights Dr Kulkarni - Ahir Shah Donny - Rafael Solomon Writer Richard Herring Director Polly Thomas Sound Design Eloise Whitmore Producer Daisy Knight Executive Producers Jon Thoday and Richard Allen Turner Health worries, divorce and Naked Attraction occupy the Snell family this week. | |
| 04 | 03 | 20220916 | 20220923 (R4) | Drawing on his own family, the fourth series of Richard Herring's popular comedy drama has warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of inter generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. In this series, set during the first year of lockdown. he draws on his own experience of testicular cancer at that time, as well as the comedic escapades of the four generations of the Snell family. Love, laughter and malapropisms abound. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Episode 3 Ian has a series of medical tests. He and Chloe have to face up to the possibility that he has cancer. Telling his dad Ken is both unexpectedly hilarious and moving. Cast: Dr Harper - Fenella Woolgar Technician - Harrison Knights Doctor Kulkarni - Ahir Shah Nurse Amani - Rani Fatania Donny - Rafael Solomon Writer Richard Herring Director Polly Thomas Sound Design Eloise Whitmore Producer Daisy Knight Executive Producers Jon Thoday and Richard Allen Turner Ian's worrying diagnosis is a cause for tears and unexpected laughter. |
| 04 | 04 | 20220930 | Drawing on his own family, the fourth series of Richard Herring's popular comedy drama has warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of inter generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. In this series, set during the first year of lockdown. he draws on his own experience of testicular cancer at that time, as well as the comedic escapades of the four generations of the Snell family. Love, laughter and malapropisms abound. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Episode 4 A family Zoom call to support Ian pre operations leads to lots of dodgy one ball jokes from Nick, Mark and Holly. Ken makes an extraordinary offer to the family's hilarity. Jane comes to the rescue so Chloe can take a big filming job. And Margaret overhears a very private conversation. Cast: Pete - Gordon Kennedy Mark - Fred Haig Holly - Tia Bannon Nick - Harrison Knights Writer: Richard Herring Director: Polly Thomas Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Producer: Daisy Knight A chaotic Snell family Zoom leads to Ken making a noble offer, to much hilarity. | |
| 04 | 05 | 20221007 | Drawing on his own family, the fourth series of Richard Herring's popular comedy drama has warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of inter generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. In this series, set during the first year of lockdown. he draws on his own experience of testicular cancer at that time, as well as the comedic escapades of the four generations of the Snell family. Love, laughter and malapropisms abound. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Jane and Ian delve into family nostalgia as she looks after him post op. Pete struggles to look after the three children on his own while giving up alcohol. Ken becomes an unlikely hero when a forlorn stranger breaks into the house. Cast: | |
| 04 | 06 LAST | 20221014 | Drawing on his own family, the fourth series of Richard Herring's popular comedy drama has warm, lively characters and sharply observed family dynamics of inter generational misunderstanding, sibling sparring and the ties that bind. Amid the comedy, Richard broaches some more serious highs and lows of family life. In this series, set during the first year of lockdown. he draws on his own experience of testicular cancer at that time, as well as the comedic escapades of the four generations of the Snell family. Love, laughter and malapropisms abound. Richard Herring is a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster and the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player. Episode 6 Lockdown is over and the family can finally get together in Ken and Margaret's garden. Margaret is thrilled until Ken gets out the garden hose. Jane is back from her globetrotting adventures. Pete is sober and hopeful they can get back together. And Donny steals the show with his toddler antics. Cast: |