Friday Night Dinner

Friday Night Dinner

Ended First aired 25/Feb/2011 United Kingdom English 7 season(s) 49 episode(s)
Two siblings share their Friday night dinners at their parents home and, somehow, something always goes wrong.

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Season 6 · Season 6
6 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Mar/2020
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S6E5
The Cage
Air date: 24/Apr/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

The boys arrive at home, only to discover Val on her own - Mum has had a 'women's procedure' at hospital, so Val will be cooking instead.

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The boys arrive at home, only to discover Val on her own - Mum has had a 'women's procedure' at hospital, so Val will be cooking instead.

S6E4
Dad's Birthday
Air date: 17/Apr/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Jonny arrives in his car as Adam arrives after running and is sweating. They enter the house and give Dad presents, but he is unhappy.

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Jonny arrives in his car as Adam arrives after running and is sweating. They enter the house and give Dad presents, but he is unhappy.

S6E3
The Au Pair
Air date: 10/Apr/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Adam and Jonny arrive home to find a strange woman dressed head-to-toe in pink: it's Gibby, their old au pair, who has made a surprise visit.

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Adam and Jonny arrive home to find a strange woman dressed head-to-toe in pink: it's Gibby, their old au pair, who has made a surprise visit.

S6E2
The Plastic Bag
Air date: 03/Apr/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dad's obsessed with retrieving a plastic bag from a tree. Jonny's sense of style is out of this world. And Adam discovers hell hath no fury like his Mum scorned.

Summary

Dad's obsessed with retrieving a plastic bag from a tree. Jonny's sense of style is out of this world. And Adam discovers hell hath no fury like his Mum scorned.

Season 5 · Season 5
6 episode(s) · Air date: 04/May/2018
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S5E6
Wilson
Air date: 08/Jun/2018 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

The boys are threatened with no crumble if they don’t help assemble a wooden shelf, while Jim’s dog Wilson keeps doing his dollops in mum and dad’s flowerbed.

Summary

The boys are threatened with no crumble if they don’t help assemble a wooden shelf, while Jim’s dog Wilson keeps doing his dollops in mum and dad’s flowerbed.

S5E5
The Violin
Air date: 01/Jun/2018 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Adam isn't happy when he is forced to play his violin for Mum and her best friend Val, while Jonny is relishing every moment. Dad is obsessed with his old microscope.

Summary

Adam isn't happy when he is forced to play his violin for Mum and her best friend Val, while Jonny is relishing every moment. Dad is obsessed with his old microscope.

S5E4
Lord Luck
Air date: 25/May/2018 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Dad annoys everyone with his old ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck, while Jonny's recently dumped friend Ben comes for dinner in need of cheering up.

Summary

Dad annoys everyone with his old ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck, while Jonny's recently dumped friend Ben comes for dinner in need of cheering up.

Season 4 · Season 4
6 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Jul/2016
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S4E4
The Pyjamas
Air date: 12/Aug/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 21 min
Summary

Adam has been staying at Mum and Dad's all week, but with Mum fussing over him so much, he's started behaving like a little boy. And Jim passes his driving test - after 15 attempts.

Summary

Adam has been staying at Mum and Dad's all week, but with Mum fussing over him so much, he's started behaving like a little boy. And Jim passes his driving test - after 15 attempts.

S4E3
Congratulations
Air date: 05/Aug/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Adam has finally been recognised for his musical talent. But it's overshadowed when Jonny arrives home and announces he's got married.

Summary

Adam has finally been recognised for his musical talent. But it's overshadowed when Jonny arrives home and announces he's got married.

S4E2
The Carpet Cleaner
Air date: 29/Jul/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

It's Dad's annual hinge oiling evening but when he spills oil on Mum's beloved carpet, it's a race against time to clean it up before she finds out.

Summary

It's Dad's annual hinge oiling evening but when he spills oil on Mum's beloved carpet, it's a race against time to clean it up before she finds out.

S4E1
The Two Tonys
Air date: 22/Jul/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dad accidentally invites someone who he used to hate round for dinner: an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?

Summary

Dad accidentally invites someone who he used to hate round for dinner: an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?

Season 3 · Season 3
6 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Jun/2014
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S3E6
The Big Day
Air date: 25/Jul/2014 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

It's Grandma's wedding day, and she's getting married to the horrible Mr Morris. The family are distraught, but will Grandma really say 'I do'?

Summary

It's Grandma's wedding day, and she's getting married to the horrible Mr Morris. The family are distraught, but will Grandma really say 'I do'?

S3E5
The Piano
Air date: 18/Jul/2014 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Dad has bought a piano, and the world's most sarcastic piano tuner comes round to tune it. Meanwhile, the family spot Aunty Val having an affair. What should they do?

Summary

Dad has bought a piano, and the world's most sarcastic piano tuner comes round to tune it. Meanwhile, the family spot Aunty Val having an affair. What should they do?

S3E4
The Anniversary
Air date: 11/Jul/2014 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Mum and Dad's anniversary is ruined when Dad paints a portrait of Mum that looks like Margaret Thatcher, Jonny gets a tattoo of a skull, and Jim sleep-walks around their house, causing havoc.

Summary

Mum and Dad's anniversary is ruined when Dad paints a portrait of Mum that looks like Margaret Thatcher, Jonny gets a tattoo of a skull, and Jim sleep-walks around their house, causing havoc.

S3E2
The Fox
Air date: 27/Jun/2014 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Dad is keeping a dead fox in the freezer in the garage because he wants to get it stuffed. But when Mum needs to use the freezer, Dad enlists Adam and Jonny in a desperate attempt to hide the animal.

Summary

Dad is keeping a dead fox in the freezer in the garage because he wants to get it stuffed. But when Mum needs to use the freezer, Dad enlists Adam and Jonny in a desperate attempt to hide the animal.

S3E1
The Girlfriend
Air date: 20/Jun/2014 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Adam finally brings a girl home for dinner, but the evening is ruined when the family suddenly have to look after eight-year-old Katie, who has a massive girlie crush on Adam.

Summary

Adam finally brings a girl home for dinner, but the evening is ruined when the family suddenly have to look after eight-year-old Katie, who has a massive girlie crush on Adam.

Season 2 · Season 2
7 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Oct/2012
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S2E7
Christmas Special
Air date: 24/Dec/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

It's Christmas Day. Mum has made a fantastic Christmas dinner. The boys are delighted that Grandma is coming round, but horrified that Dad's mother - 'Horrible Grandma' - is coming too.

Summary

It's Christmas Day. Mum has made a fantastic Christmas dinner. The boys are delighted that Grandma is coming round, but horrified that Dad's mother - 'Horrible Grandma' - is coming too.

S2E6
The Mouse
Air date: 11/Nov/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

There's a mouse in the kitchen, Mum's hiding in the shed, Dad's in charge of the cooking, and Jim is delighted when he ends up invited to have dinner with the family.

Summary

There's a mouse in the kitchen, Mum's hiding in the shed, Dad's in charge of the cooking, and Jim is delighted when he ends up invited to have dinner with the family.

S2E5
The Yoghurts
Air date: 04/Nov/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Jonny's in a pickle: he wants to split up with his 43-year-old girlfriend/boss, but he's too scared. Grandma offers him some advice, and some dancing lessons in the kitchen.

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Jonny's in a pickle: he wants to split up with his 43-year-old girlfriend/boss, but he's too scared. Grandma offers him some advice, and some dancing lessons in the kitchen.

S2E4
The New Car
Air date: 28/Oct/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Jim has made a cake to celebrate his dog Wilson's birthday, while the family return from a spin in Jonny's new but uncool company car to find something awful has happened to the house.

Summary

Jim has made a cake to celebrate his dog Wilson's birthday, while the family return from a spin in Jonny's new but uncool company car to find something awful has happened to the house.

S2E3
The Loft
Air date: 21/Oct/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

To get out of cleaning the loft with Dad and Adam, Jonny claims to have dislocated his shoulder. But when Adam discovers he's lying, he threatens to tell mum immediately.

Summary

To get out of cleaning the loft with Dad and Adam, Jonny claims to have dislocated his shoulder. But when Adam discovers he's lying, he threatens to tell mum immediately.

S2E2
Mr. Morris
Air date: 14/Oct/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

The boys are excited, because Grandma (Frances Cuka) is coming for dinner, and she's bringing her new boyfriend. 'He's not her boyfriend,' says mum, he's her 'male companion'.

Summary

The boys are excited, because Grandma (Frances Cuka) is coming for dinner, and she's bringing her new boyfriend. 'He's not her boyfriend,' says mum, he's her 'male companion'.

S2E1
Buggy
Air date: 07/Oct/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When Jonny finds out that Adam threw his beloved 'Pandy' toy in the bin when he was 11, Jonny swears revenge, threatening to destroy 'Buggy', Adam's old rabbit.

Summary

When Jonny finds out that Adam threw his beloved 'Pandy' toy in the bin when he was 11, Jonny swears revenge, threatening to destroy 'Buggy', Adam's old rabbit.

Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Feb/2011
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S1E6
The Date
Air date: 08/Apr/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate and the table set for five. The doorbell rings and in walks Tanya Green, the girl Mum has been trying to set up with Adam.

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Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate and the table set for five. The doorbell rings and in walks Tanya Green, the girl Mum has been trying to set up with Adam.

S1E5
The Mercedes
Air date: 01/Apr/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Sheila Bloom - also known as 'Bitchface' - almost runs Adam over on his birthday. When Dad reveals that he used to have a thing with Bitchface years ago, the boys can't believe it and Mum's not happy.

Summary

Sheila Bloom - also known as 'Bitchface' - almost runs Adam over on his birthday. When Dad reveals that he used to have a thing with Bitchface years ago, the boys can't believe it and Mum's not happy.

S1E4
The Dress
Air date: 25/Mar/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Mum finds out that Dad didn't throw away his boxes of old magazines. Adam and Jonny are convinced that Mum's friend's daughter has a face like a foot. And Jim's distraught when Wilson goes missing.

Summary

Mum finds out that Dad didn't throw away his boxes of old magazines. Adam and Jonny are convinced that Mum's friend's daughter has a face like a foot. And Jim's distraught when Wilson goes missing.

S1E3
The Curtains
Air date: 11/Mar/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Mum's excited about the new curtains, but the boys and Grandma think they're horrible. Dad drops Mum's beef casserole on the kitchen floor, so Jonny and Adam head to the pub.

Summary

Mum's excited about the new curtains, but the boys and Grandma think they're horrible. Dad drops Mum's beef casserole on the kitchen floor, so Jonny and Adam head to the pub.

S1E1
The Sofabed
Air date: 25/Feb/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Dad has forgotten that he asked a man off eBay to come and pick up their old sofabed, which gets stuck on the stairs, trapping Mum and Adam upstairs. Will Mum ever get to see Masterchef?

Summary

Dad has forgotten that he asked a man off eBay to come and pick up their old sofabed, which gets stuck on the stairs, trapping Mum and Adam upstairs. Will Mum ever get to see Masterchef?

Season 0 · Specials
12 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Dec/2012
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S0E12
10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel
Air date: 28/May/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 65 min
Summary

A celebration of Robert Popper’s comedy Friday Night Dinner, to mark its 10-year anniversary. The sitcom, which coined the catchphrase `lovely bit of squirrel’, centred on the fortunes of the eccentric Goodman family and their even more surreal neighbour Jim. With behind-the-scenes material and never-before-seen outtakes, this documentary features interviews with stars including Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal, Mark Heap and Tracy-Ann Oberman. It also includes the thoughts of celebrity fans Claudia Winkleman, Joe Thomas, David Baddiel and Jessica Hynes.

Summary

A celebration of Robert Popper’s comedy Friday Night Dinner, to mark its 10-year anniversary. The sitcom, which coined the catchphrase `lovely bit of squirrel’, centred on the fortunes of the eccentric Goodman family and their even more surreal neighbour Jim. With behind-the-scenes material and never-before-seen outtakes, this documentary features interviews with stars including Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal, Mark Heap and Tracy-Ann Oberman. It also includes the thoughts of celebrity fans Claudia Winkleman, Joe Thomas, David Baddiel and Jessica Hynes.

S0E1
Christmas Special
Air date: 24/Dec/2012 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

It's Christmas day. Mum has made a fantastic Christmas dinner. The boys are delighted that Grandma, is coming round, but horrified that dad's (Martin's) mother - 'Horrible Grandma' - is coming too. Horrible Grandma turns up with her equally horrible dog, Boudacea, which has to wear an oxygen mask. Horrible Grandma hates mum's 'horrible dry turkey', and mum is distraught when Horrible Grandma brings her own turkey with her to eat. Dad and the boys are jealous, as they too secretly hate mum's dry turkey. After dinner, tensions mount, as the two grandmas have an argument that develops into a proper grandma fight. And then Jim turns up, dressed as Father Christmas...

Summary

It's Christmas day. Mum has made a fantastic Christmas dinner. The boys are delighted that Grandma, is coming round, but horrified that dad's (Martin's) mother - 'Horrible Grandma' - is coming too. Horrible Grandma turns up with her equally horrible dog, Boudacea, which has to wear an oxygen mask. Horrible Grandma hates mum's 'horrible dry turkey', and mum is distraught when Horrible Grandma brings her own turkey with her to eat. Dad and the boys are jealous, as they too secretly hate mum's dry turkey. After dinner, tensions mount, as the two grandmas have an argument that develops into a proper grandma fight. And then Jim turns up, dressed as Father Christmas...

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