Series synopsis
Come Home is a British comedy drama family television series that premiered on BBC One on March 27, 2018. It ended on April 10, 2018. It was created by Daniel Brocklehurst. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Paula Malcomson, Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew.
MA FU, a retired employee of the HK Correctional Services Department, moved back to live with his son after retirement. MA FU treats and disciplines everyone in his family as if they were the offenders he works with in his job. His youngest son MA CHONG feels like he's in jail when he gets home, and his father is even often involved with his job as a paralegal. The father and son get into disputes daily and his elder brother MA KEUNG and his wife LO LAI SEUNG are often stuck in between and have ...
Premise
MA FU, a retired employee of the HK Correctional Services Department, moved back to live with his son after retirement. MA FU treats and disciplines everyone in his family as if they were the offenders he works with in his job. His youngest son MA CHONG feels like he's in jail when he gets home, and his father is even often involved with his job as a paralegal. The father and son get into disputes daily and his elder brother MA KEUNG and his wife LO LAI SEUNG are often stuck in between and have to settle the disputes. The couple also holds the heavy responsibility of raising their kids. Three generations in the MA family all live together and encounter different situations, experiences and system of values.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christopher Eccleston as Greg Farrell
- Paula Malcomson as Marie Farrell
- Anthony Boyle as Liam Farrell
- Lola Petticrew as Laura Farrell
- Darcey McNeeley as Molly Farrell
- Kerri Quinn as Brenna Coyle
- Brandon Brownlee as Davey Coyle
Guest cast
- Patrick O'Kane as Garry Coyle
- Rhys Dunlop as Dex
- Joanne Crawford as Nancy
- Gráinne Keenan as Juliet
- Shashi Rami as Mr Gibbs
- Sean Sloan as PC Tommy
- Susan Ateh as Lucy
- Séanín Brennan as Janet
- Paul Kennedy as Jack
- Clara Onyemere as Fiona
- Roisin Gallagher as Jess
- Edward MacLiam as Billy
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 194 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | March 27, 2018 | April 10, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 191 | July 6, 2015 | March 28, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Greg is still reeling from the shock of his wife Marie mysteriously walking out on him and their three children without explanation. He is torn between obsessing over his ex and forming a new relationship. |
March 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Marie meets Internet date Jack, to whom she lies about having children, and enjoys a day out with work colleague Lucy, to whom she initially tells the same untruth but then comes clean, losing Lucy's friendship as a result. Marie is involved in a car accident but Greg does not give a positive response. Meanwhile, the vulgar Brenna fails to win over Greg's children and her obsessive husband Garry does not help matters. Marie turns to another old flame Billy for support before Garry plays his hand. |
April 3, 2018 |
| 3 |
Part 3 When Garry Coyle attacks Laura, Marie tells Greg that she wants custody of their children and both consult solicitors. Marie seeks financial help from her mother Niamh, who agrees but points out that a court appearance will reveal the identity of Laura's father. Meanwhile, Laura discovers that Brenna sent her mother abusive texts in her name and chooses to stay with Marie. At the hearing, Niamh forces Marie to reveal the truth about herself and Billy whilst Marie's solicitor points to Brenna's bad influence on the children. Only one parent will win their case, leading to a compromise. |
April 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 6, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 7, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 8, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 27, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 10, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |