Episode 1
The Parent Trap
Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.
Episode credits
Guest stars Arbel Jones, John Hug, Nathan Valente
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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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
Family Plot
Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Tom Roberts, Annette Kerr, Stanley Lloyd
Episode 3
Fortuosity
A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sandra Dickinson, Valerie Hermanni, Gerard O'Hare, Leonard Trusty, Idris Elba
Episode 4
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Roberts, Peter Barnes
Episode 5
Frenzy
Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's home - snakes!
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Nathan Valente, Tom Roberts, John Cater, Jane Horner
Episode 6
You Only Live Twice
Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.
Episode credits
Written by Andrew MarshallGuest stars Liz Smith, Tom Roberts, Annette Kerr, Philip Childs
Episode 7
Relax-ay-voo (1994 Christmas Special)
8.0 / 10finale
Ben wants to go to France for the Christmas holiday, but after the previous year's mishaps, Bill is determined to stay at home, where nothing disastrous can happen.
Episode credits
Guest stars Liz Smith, Barbara Lott, Michael Zimmermann, Jamie Leyser
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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