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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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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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Episode 1
Bill is still unemployed after losing her job at the bakery. Meanwhile, Ben recruits a new assistant to help with his central heating repair business.
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Liz Smith, Anneka Rice, Felicity Montagu, Jennifer Croxton, Ray Polhill, Justin Rose, Annette Kerr, Polly Maberly
Episode 2
Bill has a new job and two new responsibilities - a dog with wind and an ailing Ben.
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Roger Low, Olivier Pierre, Timothy Bateson, Amanda Wise
Episode 3
Bill faces two new problems: Ben's aggression and the unexpected pregnancy in the Porter household.
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Sandra Dickinson, Nigel Gregory, Don Henderson, Andrew Hall, Su Lin Looi, Richard Syms, Mark Charnock
Episode 4
Ben's father returns with a surprising addition to the family.
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Amanda Wise, Richard Davies, Mik Scarlet, Pauline Melville, Peter Jordan
Episode 5
Rona has a problem, Bill has an interview and a strange presence stalks the Porter house.
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Andrew Hall, Michael Troughton, Cate Fowler, Sheridan Forbes, Sarah Dangerfield, Bryan Lawrence, Danny Swanson, Jae Alexander
Episode 6
David complains about feeling ill, but Bill is too busy preparing the food for Rona's wedding to pay much attention to him.
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Barbara Lott, Victor McGuire, Alec Wallis, Sam Smart
Episode 7
David lies seriously ill in hospital, while Rona races to the altar.
Written by Andrew Marshall
Episode 8
The Porters agree reluctantly to spend Christmas with Bill's mother Bette.
Written by Andrew Marshall
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Gary OlsenBen Porter
Belinda LangBill Porter
Clare BuckfieldJenny Porter
Julia HillsRona Harris
Georgina CatesJenny Porter (as Clare Woodgate)
John PickardDavid Porter
Patricia BrakeTina
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