Episode 1
The Secret Diary of David Porter
It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Liz Smith, Paul Raffield, Rosie Timpson, Sue Holland
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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Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 1, 2026
2Point4 Children premiered September 3, 1991. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 2
When the Children Are Asleep
When Bill thinks the house next door is being robbed, she sets in motion a chain of events filled with terror, burglary - and radio phone-ins.
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Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Annette Kerr
Episode 3
Badger's Bend
Bill discovers that Ben has a serious addiction problem. Rona pays a visit to her old school reunion in an attempt to drum up interest in the catering business.
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Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Tessa Wyatt, Sheri Shepstone, Rosemary Frankau, Paul Parris, Sam Lathem, Peter Heppelthwaite, Robin Pirongs
Episode 4
Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.
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Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Sandra Dickinson, Paul Parris, Judith Paris, Donald T. Allen, Tom Roberts
Episode 5
Beam Me Up, Scotty
Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.
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Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Annette Badland, Richard Davies, Roger Lloyd Pack, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Ron Aldridge, Tim Page, David Webber
Episode 6
Whoopee, We're All Going to Die
The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.
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Guest stars Tom Roberts, Ed Bishop, Jay Benedict, Diana Brooks, Gary Parker
Episode 7
Babes in the Wood (1993 Christmas Special)
finale
The Porter family and their friend Rona decide to spend a relaxing Christmas with Bette and Auntie Pearl in a hotel in the country.
Episode credits
Guest stars Liz Smith, Barbara Lott
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More about 2Point4 Children
Cast
Gary OlsenBen Porter
Belinda LangBill Porter
Clare BuckfieldJenny Porter
Julia HillsRona Harris
Georgina CatesJenny Porter
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
familyfamily comedylondon, englandsitcomworking class