Episode 1
Leader of the Pack
An encounter with another man sets Bill thinking about her life.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Leonard O'Malley, Ray Polhill, Natasha Knight
TV series
2Point4 Children
1991TV-PG8 seasons7.3 / 10
They're just your average family. Stressed mum Bill, daft dad Ben, and two troublesome teens. Plus just a few crazy ideas, escapades and mishaps. The classic 90s sitcom.
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Synopsis
They're just your average family. Stressed mum Bill, daft dad Ben, and two troublesome teens. Plus just a few crazy ideas, escapades and mishaps. The classic 90s sitcom.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Bill has been offered a lift by a mysterious figure on a motorbike. Ben has had an exhausting day.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Patricia Brake, Ray Polhill, Daniel John, Nigel Gregory
Episode 3
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go Shopping
The Porters have a family barbecue, which makes Jenny decide that she wants to be a vegetarian.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Kim Benson, Leonard O'Malley, Ray Polhill, David Kelly, Deborah Norton, Nina Wadia
Episode 4
Love and Marriage
Ben has forgotten to tell Bill her mother is coming. Ben encounters an old flame and receives a proposition.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Liz Smith, Leonard O'Malley, Ray Polhill, Julie Peasgood, Natasha Knight, Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Episode 5
Dirty Bowling
Bill has decided to take her long deferred driving test. Ben also has a secret.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Leonard O'Malley, Ray Polhill, David Kelly, Stephen Lewis, Francis Maston, Jonathan Whaley, Bazil Otoin, Andy Joseph
Episode 6
Young at Heart
finale
Ben gets an offer Bill can't refuse, and Rona is forced to question her entire lifestyle.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Leonard O'Malley, Ray Polhill, Francis Maston, Annette Badland, Gabrielle Cowburn, Tim Bacon, Janet Goddard, Bill Gavin
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about 2Point4 Children
Cast
Gary OlsenBen Porter
Belinda LangBill Porter
Clare BuckfieldJenny Porter
Julia HillsRona Harris
Georgina CatesJenny Porter (as Clare Woodgate)
John PickardDavid PorterKim BensonChristine
Patricia BrakeTinaCredits
- Created by
- Andrew Marshall
- Written by
- Andrew Marshall
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 56
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
familysitcom
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