Series synopsis
Perfect Strangers is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 10, 2001. It ended on May 24, 2001. It was created by Stephen Poliakoff. It stars Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan and Claire Skinner.
Daniel Symon comes face to face with his extended family – a cadre of eccentrics, all of whom hiding their own secrets. At a reunion, patriarch Raymond is presented with a copy of the family tree and is enthralled by the complexity of his family ties.
Premise
Daniel Symon comes face to face with his extended family – a cadre of eccentrics, all of whom hiding their own secrets. At a reunion, patriarch Raymond is presented with a copy of the family tree and is enthralled by the complexity of his family ties.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Macfadyen as Daniel
- Michael Gambon as Raymond
- Lindsay Duncan as Alice
- Claire Skinner as Rebecca
- Toby Stephens as Charles
- Jill Baker as Esther
- Timothy Spall as Irving
- Anton Lesser as Stephen
Supporting cast
- Michael Culkin as Sidney
- Kelly Hunter as Poppy
- Kathleen Byron as Edith
- Muriel Pavlow as Violet
- Sheila Burrell as Grace
- Tony Maudsley as Peter
- Peter Howell as Ernest
- Camilla Power as Martina
Guest cast
- Marianne Borgo as Nazik
- Jay Simon as Lionel
- Miranda Raison as Young Grace
- Emma Sackville as Young Edith
- Rebecca Tarry as Young Violet
- Jamie Bradley as Poppy's Assistant
- Orlando Vitorini as Mr Degazi
- Anita Carey as Siblings' Mother
- Hugh Sachs as Desk Clerk
- Paul Alexander as Uncle Bill
- Dan van Husen as Priest
- Thea Bennett as Ruth
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 10, 2001 | May 24, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Daniel Symon and his parents Raymond and Esther attend a huge family gathering at a lavish hotel, where Daniel meets distant relatives Rebecca and Charles. |
May 10, 2001 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Having suffered a mini stroke, Raymond is forced to recuperate at one of the family homes. Meanwhile, Daniel learns the story of sisters Violet, Edith, and Grace. |
May 17, 2001 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Daniel finally learns the source of conflict among Alice, Rebecca, and Charles; acting as a go-between delivering messages, he tries to heal old wounds. |
May 24, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 10, 2001 |
| Last aired | May 24, 2001 |
| Runtime | 240 minutes |
| Status | Ended |