2Point4 Children

2Point4 Children

2point4 Children

Ended First aired 03/Sep/1991 United Kingdom English 9 season(s) 57 episode(s)

They're just your average family. Stressed mum Bill, daft dad Ben, and two troublesome teens. Plus just a few crazy ideas, escapades and mishaps. The classic 90s sitcom.

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Season 8 · Series 8

6 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Nov/1999

Season Overview

Series 8 of 2point4 Children first aired on 16th November 1999 with six episodes finishing with the last ever episode 'The Millennium Experience' on 30th December 1999.

Season Overview

Series 8 of 2point4 Children first aired on 16th November 1999 with six episodes finishing with the last ever episode 'The Millennium Experience' on 30th December 1999.

S8E6

The Millennium Experience

Air date: 30/Dec/1999 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

After all the panic about what may happen at the millennium, Bill is determined that the night will be a memorable one for all the family.

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S8E5

Carry on Screaming

Air date: 14/Dec/1999 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It's Halloween, and Ben learns something disturbing from a long-lost uncle.

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S8E4

After the Fox

Air date: 07/Dec/1999 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Bill and Rona go to France to buy cheap wine, they return with more than expected.

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S8E3

Sticky Fingers

Air date: 30/Nov/1999 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben is annoyed when Jenny brings her new boyfriend to stay. Bill and Declan have sticky problems.

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S8E2

Enter the Dragon

Air date: 23/Nov/1999 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The arrival of Bill's mother in the household proves detrimental to Declan's discipline.

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S8E1

Fame

Air date: 16/Nov/1999 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Porters worry that their tendency towards bizarre situations will jeopardise their aim to foster a child.

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Season 7 · Series 7

7 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Feb/1998

Season Overview

Series 7 of 2point4 Children first aired on 26th February 1998 with seven episodes finishing on 9th April 1998.

Season Overview

Series 7 of 2point4 Children first aired on 26th February 1998 with seven episodes finishing on 9th April 1998.

S7E7

The Heart Has Its Reasons

Air date: 09/Apr/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill and Ben bid farewell to Jenny.

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S7E6

The Italian Job

Air date: 02/Apr/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

An Italian exchange student arrives in the Porter household, causing disruption for everyone - but just who is his mysterious father?

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S7E5

When Did You Last See Your Father?

Air date: 26/Mar/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill's mum Bette makes a shocking confession about her late husband. He wasn't cremated but was, in fact, cryogenically frozen.

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S7E4

The Sweet Hereafter

Air date: 19/Mar/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A box of sample chocolate that Ben brings home leads to an addictive weekend for the Porters.

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S7E3

Malcolm X

Air date: 12/Mar/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

An ex-boyfriend who has made it big in Hollywood pays Bill an unexpected visit, bringing a serious threat to the future of the entire family.

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S7E2

When Saturday Comes

Air date: 05/Mar/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben's football team need to win the next three Saturday matches and he feels there's only one way to ensure they do - to Bill and Rona's horror.

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S7E1

Perfect Day

Air date: 26/Feb/1998 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Tension mounts as Jenny awaits her A-level results. Meanwhile Bill discovers that Ben has swapped the family car for a more sensible one - or so he claims.

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Season 6 · Series 6

8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Nov/1996

Season Overview

Series 6 of 2point4 Children first aired on 14th November 1996 with seven episodes finishing on 20th December 1996 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1996.

Season Overview

Series 6 of 2point4 Children first aired on 14th November 1996 with seven episodes finishing on 20th December 1996 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1996.

S6E8

Two Years Before the Mast (1996 Christmas Special)

Air date: 26/Dec/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill, Ben, Rona and David end up as stowaways on a cruise ship. Jenny is stuck at home with Bette and Aunt Pearl, who set about making Christmas dinner.

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S6E7

And Now the Screaming Starts

Air date: 20/Dec/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Rona turns up with an abandoned baby, which crawls under the floorboards. Ben finds a novel way of coping when he starts to feel depressed about his age.

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S6E6

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Air date: 19/Dec/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill is locked inside a wardrobe wearing only a fur coat. Ben is facing a midlife crisis.

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S6E5

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Air date: 12/Dec/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben's disaffection with his age leads him into a vulnerable situation when he applies to join a plumbers' secret society known only as the Brotherhood of the Plunger.

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S6E4

The Trouble With Harry

Air date: 05/Dec/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill's not keen to agree to owning a family pet. Ben suggests they create an imaginary dog for two weeks - but they end up with three real ones.

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S6E3

Vertigo

Air date: 28/Nov/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill tells Rona not to heed the dire predictions of Psychic Sadie's latest horoscope. But following a worrying phone call from her eccentric Aunt Belle, she is not so certain.

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S6E2

The Lady Vanishes

Air date: 21/Nov/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing time at home, but fate intervenes.

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S6E1

Dog Day Afternoon

Air date: 14/Nov/1996 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben is bored and missing the football season, while Bill and Rona are also feeling listless. Meanwhile, Jenny's boyfriend sets off to buy a ring.

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Season 5 · Series 5

7 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/1995

Season Overview

Series 5 of 2point4 Children first aired on 2nd October 1995 with six episodes finishing on 6th November 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 24th December 1995.

Season Overview

Series 5 of 2point4 Children first aired on 2nd October 1995 with six episodes finishing on 6th November 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 24th December 1995.

S5E7

Porky's (1995 Christmas Special)

Air date: 24/Dec/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

In a display of poor judgment, Bill entrusts Ben with buying all the food for Christmas. Ben surprises everyone by not buying a turkey, but by bringing home a live pig instead.

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S5E6

The Truth Is Out There

Air date: 06/Nov/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben and David organise a seance, in a paranormal attempt to help Rona keep her house.

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S5E5

Seven Dials

Air date: 30/Oct/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

What could possibly stop Bill and Ben being on time for David's acting competition?

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S5E4

Mayday

Air date: 23/Oct/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Jenny is worried when her boyfriend's grandmother comes to tea.

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S5E3

The Deep

Air date: 16/Oct/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Disaster strikes when Bill and Ben look after the Grimes' house.

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S5E2

We'd Like to Know a Little Bit More About You for Our Files

Air date: 09/Oct/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill and Ben are concerned about David's private life.

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S5E1

Greed

Air date: 02/Oct/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Porters argue about how to spend the lottery jackpot.

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Season 4 · Series 4

7 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Sep/1994

Season Overview

Series 4 of 2point4 Children first aired on 5th September 1994 with six episodes finishing on 10th October 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1994.

Season Overview

Series 4 of 2point4 Children first aired on 5th September 1994 with six episodes finishing on 10th October 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1994.

S4E7

Relax-ay-voo (1994 Christmas Special)

Air date: 26/Dec/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben wants to go to France for the Christmas holiday, but after the previous year's mishaps, Bill is determined to stay at home, where nothing disastrous can happen.

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S4E6

You Only Live Twice

Air date: 10/Oct/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.

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S4E5

Frenzy

Air date: 03/Oct/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's home - snakes!

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S4E4

Curiosity Killed the Cat

Air date: 26/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!

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S4E3

Fortuosity

Air date: 19/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.

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S4E2

Family Plot

Air date: 12/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.

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S4E1

The Parent Trap

Air date: 05/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.

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Season 3 · Series 3

7 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Sep/1993

Season Overview

Series 3 of 2point4 Children first aired on 7th September 1993 with six episodes finishing on 12th October 1993 with a Christmas special airing on 20th December 1993.

Season Overview

Series 3 of 2point4 Children first aired on 7th September 1993 with six episodes finishing on 12th October 1993 with a Christmas special airing on 20th December 1993.

S3E7

Babes in the Wood (1993 Christmas Special)

Air date: 20/Dec/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Porter family and their friend Rona decide to spend a relaxing Christmas with Bette and Auntie Pearl in a hotel in the country.

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S3E6

Whoopee, We're All Going to Die

Air date: 12/Oct/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.

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S3E5

Beam Me Up, Scotty

Air date: 05/Oct/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.

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S3E4

Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Air date: 28/Sep/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.

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S3E3

Badger's Bend

Air date: 21/Sep/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill discovers that Ben has a serious addiction problem. Rona pays a visit to her old school reunion in an attempt to drum up interest in the catering business.

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S3E2

When the Children Are Asleep

Air date: 14/Sep/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Bill thinks the house next door is being robbed, she sets in motion a chain of events filled with terror, burglary - and radio phone-ins.

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S3E1

The Secret Diary of David Porter

Air date: 07/Sep/1993 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.

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Season 2 · Series 2

8 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Sep/1992

Season Overview

Series 2 of 2point4 Children first aired on 8th September 1992 with six episodes finishing on 20th October 1992 with a Christmas special airing on 22nd December 1992.

Season Overview

Series 2 of 2point4 Children first aired on 8th September 1992 with six episodes finishing on 20th October 1992 with a Christmas special airing on 22nd December 1992.

S2E8

Misery (1992 Christmas Special)

Air date: 22/Dec/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Porters agree reluctantly to spend Christmas with Bill's mother Bette.

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S2E7

Thank Your Lucky Stars

Air date: 20/Oct/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

David lies seriously ill in hospital, while Rona races to the altar.

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S2E6

Bird on a Wire

Air date: 13/Oct/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

David complains about feeling ill, but Bill is too busy preparing the food for Rona's wedding to pay much attention to him.

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S2E5

The Skeleton in the Cupboard

Air date: 06/Oct/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Rona has a problem, Bill has an interview and a strange presence stalks the Porter house.

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S2E4

One Night in Bangkok

Air date: 29/Sep/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben's father returns with a surprising addition to the family.

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S2E3

Hormones

Air date: 22/Sep/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill faces two new problems: Ben's aggression and the unexpected pregnancy in the Porter household.

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S2E2

Bedtime for Bonzo

Air date: 15/Sep/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill has a new job and two new responsibilities - a dog with wind and an ailing Ben.

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S2E1

I'm Going Slightly Mad

Air date: 08/Sep/1992 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill is still unemployed after losing her job at the bakery. Meanwhile, Ben recruits a new assistant to help with his central heating repair business.

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Season 1 · Series 1

6 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Sep/1991

Season Overview

Series 1 of 2point4 Children first aired on 3rd September 1991 with six episodes finishing on 8th October 1991.

Season Overview

Series 1 of 2point4 Children first aired on 3rd September 1991 with six episodes finishing on 8th October 1991.

S1E6

Young at Heart

Air date: 08/Oct/1991 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben gets an offer Bill can't refuse, and Rona is forced to question her entire lifestyle.

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S1E5

Dirty Bowling

Air date: 01/Oct/1991 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill has decided to take her long deferred driving test. Ben also has a secret.

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S1E4

Love and Marriage

Air date: 24/Sep/1991 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Ben has forgotten to tell Bill her mother is coming. Ben encounters an old flame and receives a proposition.

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S1E3

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go Shopping

Air date: 17/Sep/1991 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Porters have a family barbecue, which makes Jenny decide that she wants to be a vegetarian.

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S1E2

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Air date: 10/Sep/1991 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Bill has been offered a lift by a mysterious figure on a motorbike. Ben has had an exhausting day.

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S1E1

Leader of the Pack

Air date: 03/Sep/1991 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

An encounter with another man sets Bill thinking about her life.

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Season 0 · Specials

1 episode(s)

Season Overview

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S0E1

A Tribute to Gary Olsen

Air date: — · Time: 20:00

Cast

Main cast members.

Gary Olsen

Belinda Lang

Clare Buckfield

Clare Buckfield

Julia Hills

Georgina Cates

Jenny Porter (as Clare Woodgate)

John Pickard

Patricia Brake

Liz Smith

Leonard O'Malley

David Kelly

Martha Christie

Nina Wadia

Julie Peasgood

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Annie Hardinge

Christian Dyall

Andrew Marshall

Executive Producer, Writer

Richard Boden

Rosemary McGowan

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Quick Facts

Seasons 9

Episodes 57

Year 1991

Status Ended

Runtime 40 min

Language English

Country United Kingdom

Release Info

Schedule Tuesdays at 8:00 PM (40 min)

Timezone Europe/London

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Network United Kingdom BBC One (1991 - 1999)

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Schedule Tuesdays at 8:00 PM (40 min)

Timezone Europe/London

Network United Kingdom BBC One (1991 - 1999)

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