My Family

Synopsis

Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.

First Air Date: 2000-09-19

Last Air Date: 2011-09-02

Number of Seasons: 11

Number of Episodes: 110

Created By: Fred Barron

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Robert Lindsay as Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker as Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson as Michael Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe as Janey Harper
Keiron Self as Roger Bailey
Tayler Marshall as Kenzo Harper
Siobhan Hayes as Abi Harper
Kris Marshall as Nick Harper
Daisy Donovan as Brigitte McKay
Rosemary Leach as Grace

Seasons

Specials (2002) - (11 Episodes)

Season 1 (2000) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2001) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (2002) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (2003) - (13 Episodes)

Season 5 (2004) - (13 Episodes)

Season 6 (2006) - (7 Episodes)

Season 7 (2007) - (9 Episodes)

Season 8 (2008) - (7 Episodes)

Season 9 (2009) - (9 Episodes)

Series 10 (2010) - (7 Episodes)

Series 11 (2011) - (11 Episodes)

Specials (2002)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Ding Dong Merrily (2002-12-25)

It's Christmas in the Harper household, and as expected, chaos ensues: Janey has some shocking news, Nick is up to his usual antics, and Susan is trying out a new Christmas recipe.
Ep. 2: Sixty Feet Under (2003-12-25)

After doing some Christmas shopping, the Harpers find themselves stuck in an underground train that has broken down. Susan tries to help everyone escape, Nick sells 12 bottles of mineral water to people and Michael gets a girlfriend called Claire.
Ep. 3: Reloaded (2004-03-12)

Ben and Susan look back at the last few years of family conundrums and troubles after Ben breaks Susan's leg.
Ep. 4: Glad Tidings We Bring (2004-12-24)

Christmas in the Harper household means something special to everyone. For Susan it's the ultimate control opportunity; for Ben, the ultimate nightmare. Nick is having a typically unusual Christmas, Michael's girlfriend is getting much too serious, and Janey comes home with something unexpected which nobody actually wants.
Ep. 5: The Erroneous Storm (2005-03-11)

There is a thunderstorm going on, and after being scared, Michael and Janey join Ben and Susan in their bedroom. They are soon joined by Nick who, thanks to now being a party reviewer, brings with him Adam Hart-Davis, Anthony Head, Myleene Klass, Nell McAndrew, Dermot Murnaghan, Clive Russell and Jamie Theakston.
Ep. 6: ...And I'll Cry If I Want To (2005-12-25)

The Harpers' family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember - but one which Ben will prefer to forget.
Ep. 7: The Heart of Christmas (2006-12-24)

Ben would do anything to get out of Christmas at home. Michael and Alfie make the most of an empty house and Janey learns that it's tough being a mum.
Ep. 8: Ho Ho No (2007-12-26)

Susan's scheme to lure Ben to a country house for a Christmas for two and then 'surprise' him with the family on Christmas Day is doomed. Only the turkey is left unscathed.
Ep. 9: Have a Unhappy Christmas (2008-12-24)

Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present get him into trouble, and Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.
Ep. 10: 2039: A Christmas Oddity (2009-12-24)

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a "greed gift exchange", a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.
Ep. 11: Mary Christmas (2010-12-24)

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the Harpers - except that Christmas does not look like being very merry for one little girl. And, whilst it may be a new year, Ben sees a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.