Series synopsis
The Tuckers is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on January 17, 2020. It stars Joshua McCord, Steve Speirs and Alexandria Riley.
A character-led comedy about a family of chancers, low on cash but high on spirit - determined to survive through any means necessary. They run a catering business and a few things on the side. Peggy rules the roost with her son Glyn next in command. His children Billy and Bobby are never far from trouble, and Bobby's ex-wife Natalie lives next door, with Shaks, a young girl with an appetite for mayhem.
Premise
A character-led comedy about a family of chancers, low on cash but high on spirit - determined to survive through any means necessary. They run a catering business and a few things on the side. Peggy rules the roost with her son Glyn next in command. His children Billy and Bobby are never far from trouble, and Bobby's ex-wife Natalie lives next door, with Shaks, a young girl with an appetite for mayhem.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 6 | January 17, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 26, 2022 | March 2, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 7, 2022 | October 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot With an upcoming wedding to cater for, brothers Billy and Bobby get stuck with bags full of frozen food, stolen from the back of a van. But with not enough space in the freezer at home, they'll have to get help storing it elsewhere. Meanwhile, neighbour Natalie is expecting her new Italian boyfriend Roberto to move in with her as he leaves his wife, and the last thing she wants is a visit from ex-husband Bobby. Despite all the bickering amongst themselves though, they bond together in times of crisis. When Peggy gets in trouble, the local police soon find out that if you cross one Tucker, you cross them all! |
October 31, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chateauneuf Billy strikes a deal, with Clock, to buy some dodgy wine. Glyn gets in trouble with a local gangster. And his violent sons. |
January 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
Up and Down Someone’s nicked Glyn’s wing mirrors and he’s out for revenge. And Peggy’s having the time of her life. But with who? |
January 10, 2020 |
| 3 |
Inspection Glyn has been shopped to the social, and they're sending an inspector to his house. Nats throws a birthday party for Shaks, with Roberto and Bobby at each other's throats. |
January 24, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blind Date Glyn wants love and demands Natalie’s help. He sells himself, generously, on a dating website – but will he find what he’s looking for? And will Dai agree to be Peggy’s boyfriend? |
January 26, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Bit of Business Billy has a business idea and ropes in Bobby to help. Glyn wants to get on the social club committee, but a furious Murphy stands in his way...literally. |
February 2, 2022 |
| 3 |
Love is in the Air Glyn’s new love throws him into a tailspin. Bobby’s desperate for some ‘alone time’ with Lush and Natalie has a big secret. |
February 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hard Man | October 7, 2022 |
| 2 | Turf Wars | October 7, 2022 |
| 3 | Blast from the Past | October 7, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 17, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 7, 2022 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | continue |