Outnumbered is officially returning this Christmas
With the original cast!
Last updated 23rd May 2024
Just weeks after BBC bosses confirmed the amazing news that Gavin and Stacey will be returning for a brand new Christmas special, they've now gone and announced the return of another iconic show... Outnumbered!
That's right, the award-winning comedy, which last aired in 2016, will return for a brand new 40-minute Christmas special later this year, featuring the much-loved original cast!
What is the plot?
The 2024 Christmas special will see mum and dad (Sue and Pete Brockman) gather the family in their downsized home as they welcome back their now grown-up children, who have been off living their own lives.
The BBC say of the special: 'In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring (including one grandchild) to try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas. But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way.'
Jimmy Mulville, Executive Producer, Hat Trick Productions, says of the show's return: “Who doesn’t want to know what happened to the Brockmans, our favourite television family, since we last saw them? Well we can find out when Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkins’ ground-breaking comedy returns in a one-off special this Christmas. It’s unmissable!”
Who is in the cast?
Fans will be pleased to know the original cast are all returning!
Hugh Dennis will reprise his role as dad Pete, Claire Skinner as mum Sue, Tyger Drew-Honey as eldest son Jake, Daniel Roche as the middle child Ben, and Ramona Marquez as the daughter, Karen.
Hugh Dennis says: “I can’t wait for the Brockmans to be back together again. Pete and Sue have downsized, the children are no longer children, but I’m sure family life will prove to be just as chaotic as ever.”
Claire Skinner says: “I’m really looking forward to being reunited with my TV family. Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn’t feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all.”
When is it on TV?
No official air date has been given just yet, but we imagine it will air on Christmas Day this year.
What channel is it on?
Outnumbered will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
When was Outnumbered last on TV?
The award-winning comedy first hit our screens back in 2007, running for five successful series until 2014. The show had four special episodes throughout the years, with the last coming at Christmas 2016.
Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, said: “Outnumbered is one of the crown jewels of British sitcoms. We're so grateful to Guy, Andy, Hattrick, and the cast for dusting it off and putting it back on display.”
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