Only Child

Only Child

Continuing First aired 21/Nov/2024 United Kingdom English 2 season(s) 12 episode(s)
Comedy
Richard's long overdue visit to recently-widowed Ken makes him realize his dad may need a bit more full time help. Not that Ken would agree, of course, but that statement is pretty much true about anything. An eccentric, strong-willed technophobe, Ken is set in his ways, leaving Richard worrying about his dad growing old.
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Season 2 · Series 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 04/May/2026
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S2E6
TBC
Air date: 08/Jun/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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The diggers move in at the allotments, forcing the protest group to take extreme action. With time running out for Richard, he decides to lay it all on the line for Emily - but will it prove enough?

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The diggers move in at the allotments, forcing the protest group to take extreme action. With time running out for Richard, he decides to lay it all on the line for Emily - but will it prove enough?

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S2E5
Secrets and Ladders
Air date: 01/Jun/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 26 min
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Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.

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Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.

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S2E4
Training Day
Air date: 25/May/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 26 min
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Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, a mix-up on the platform turns what should be a simple day trip into an almighty fiasco.

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Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, a mix-up on the platform turns what should be a simple day trip into an almighty fiasco.

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S2E3
Dual Control
Air date: 18/May/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 26 min
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With Ken needing to resit his driving exam in order to win back his license, Richard offers to take him out on a mock test, not realising just how rusty his dad has become behind the wheel.

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With Ken needing to resit his driving exam in order to win back his license, Richard offers to take him out on a mock test, not realising just how rusty his dad has become behind the wheel.

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S2E2
Seize the Day-Lewis
Air date: 11/May/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.

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A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.

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S2E1
Growing
Air date: 04/May/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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After his dream Norway job doesn’t go quite to plan, Richard just wants to hide away from the world. Sadly for him, Ken has other ideas – mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.

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After his dream Norway job doesn’t go quite to plan, Richard just wants to hide away from the world. Sadly for him, Ken has other ideas – mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.

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Season 1 · Series 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Nov/2024
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Actor Richard returns home to visit his dad Ken, who may need more help than he thought.

Season Overview

Actor Richard returns home to visit his dad Ken, who may need more help than he thought.

S1E6
The Long Goodbye
Air date: 26/Dec/2024 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean’s ashes.

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Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean’s ashes.

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S1E5
Who's Brian?
Air date: 19/Dec/2024 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.

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Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.

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S1E4
The Thespian
Air date: 12/Dec/2024 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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Richard battles medical receptionists – and a stubborn Ken – in order to secure Ken a doctor’s appointment on the same day that he is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.

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Richard battles medical receptionists – and a stubborn Ken – in order to secure Ken a doctor’s appointment on the same day that he is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.

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S1E3
Team Pritchard
Air date: 05/Dec/2024 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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Concerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he’s about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.

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Concerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he’s about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.

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S1E2
Raisins
Air date: 28/Nov/2024 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk – or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, complicates matters further.

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Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk – or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, complicates matters further.

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S1E1
Eh?
Air date: 21/Nov/2024 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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Actor Richard returns home from London to visit his dad Ken, a year on from the passing of his mum Jean. But on arriving, he realises his dad may need more help than he'd originally thought.

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Actor Richard returns home from London to visit his dad Ken, a year on from the passing of his mum Jean. But on arriving, he realises his dad may need more help than he'd originally thought.

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Gregor Fisher
Gregor Fisher
Ken Pritchard
Greg McHugh
Greg McHugh
Richard Pritchard
Amy Lennox
Amy Lennox
Emily
Stuart Bowman
Stuart Bowman
Rod
Forbes Masson
Forbes Masson
Clare Barrett
Clare Barrett
Jen
Robin Laing
Robin Laing
Ian
Paul Rattray
Paul Rattray
Digsy
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Amy Conachan
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Carter Ferguson
Mike the Butcher
Saskia Ashdown
Saskia Ashdown
Susannah
Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders
Sally
Samantha Spiro
Samantha Spiro
Lydia Bartlett

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Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith
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Gregor Sharp
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Al Campbell
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Holly Walsh
Holly Walsh
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Neil Webster
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Ursula Haworth
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Bryce Hart
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