Ben Harper, a misanthropic dentist, has little time for most people, including his wife Susan, and their children Nick, Janey, and Michael.
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- 6 wins & 11 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Robert Lindsay | ... |
Ben Harper
(118 episodes, 2000-2011)
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| Zoë Wanamaker | ... |
Susan Harper
(116 episodes, 2000-2011)
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| Gabriel Thomson | ... |
Michael Harper
(115 episodes, 2000-2011)
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| Daniela Denby-Ashe | ... |
Janey Harper
(95 episodes, 2000-2011)
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| Keiron Self | ... |
Roger Bailey
(60 episodes, 2002-2011)
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| Siobhan Hayes | ... |
Abi Harper
(59 episodes, 2002-2009)
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| Kris Marshall | ... |
Nick Harper
(47 episodes, 2000-2009)
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Rhodri Meilir | ... |
Alfie Butts
(31 episodes, 2005-2009)
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| Tayler Marshall | ... |
Kenzo Harper
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(23 episodes, 2005-2011)
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| Daisy Donovan | ... |
Brigitte McKay
(7 episodes, 2000)
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Alex Dawson | ... |
Hubert
(7 episodes, 2003-2006)
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| Rosemary Leach | ... |
Grace
(8 episodes, 2003-2009)
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Mike Walling | ... |
Vicar
(6 episodes, 2006-2011)
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Andy Taylor | ... |
Hotel Receptionist
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(5 episodes, 2001-2007)
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| Dan Renton Skinner | ... |
Policeman
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(5 episodes, 2004-2010)
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Hannah Curtis | ... |
Linda Jameson
(6 episodes, 2007-2010)
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Nathan Brine | ... |
Scott
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(4 episodes, 2010-2011)
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Thomas Davis | ... |
Baby Kenzo Harper
(5 episodes, 2004-2009)
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Noah Davis | ... |
Baby Kenzo Harper
(5 episodes, 2004-2009)
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| Chloe Bale | ... |
Sasha
(4 episodes, 2008)
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| Nickolas Grace | ... |
Mr. Casey
(3 episodes, 2001-2010)
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| Kevin Bishop | ... |
Brian
(3 episodes, 2001)
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| Robert Bathurst | ... |
James
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(3 episodes, 2006-2009)
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Michael Fenton Stevens | ... |
Mr Griffith
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(3 episodes, 2008-2011)
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| Hannah Waddingham | ... |
Katie
(3 episodes, 2010-2011)
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| Benjamin Uttley | ... |
Craig
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(3 episodes, 2010-2011)
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Leslie Randall | ... |
Mr. Crompton
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(3 episodes, 2003-2008)
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Rachel Harvey | ... |
Fiona
(5 episodes, 2003-2009)
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Paul Williamson | ... |
City Gent
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(3 episodes, 2003-2004)
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Javone Prince | ... |
Customer
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(3 episodes, 2002-2011)
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Richard Nichols | ... |
Boilerman
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(4 episodes, 2003-2009)
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| Naomi Frederick | ... |
Ellie
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(3 episodes, 2002-2011)
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Sydney Stevenson | ... |
Sophie
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(5 episodes, 2001-2009)
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Terry Bird | ... |
Big Tattooed Man
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(3 episodes, 2002-2008)
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Stephen Evans | ... |
Barman
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(3 episodes, 2004)
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Tony Bluto | ... |
Barman
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(3 episodes, 2009-2011)
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| Simon Kunz | ... |
Auctioneer
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(2 episodes, 2002-2004)
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| Daniel Hill | ... |
Andy Banks
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(3 episodes, 2001-2011)
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Nigel Harrison | ... |
Duncan
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(3 episodes, 2001-2004)
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Colin Prockter | ... |
George
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(3 episodes, 2002-2009)
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| Anthony Head | ... |
Anthony Head
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(2 episodes, 2003-2005)
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| Rupert Vansittart | ... |
Mr. Davis
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(2 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Christopher Ryan | ... |
Mr. Hilliard
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(3 episodes, 2001-2004)
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| Paul Bradley | ... |
Mr. Griffin
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(3 episodes, 2002-2009)
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| Naomi Bentley | ... |
Sasha
(2 episodes, 2010-2011)
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Stephen Powell | ... |
Inspector
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(3 episodes, 2001-2009)
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| Paul Clayton | ... |
Director
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(3 episodes, 2002-2009)
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Phil Nice | ... |
Mr. Baker
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(2 episodes, 2002-2008)
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| Toby Sedgwick | ... |
Cleaner
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(2 episodes, 2004)
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Tricia Kelly | ... |
Celia Phillips
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(2 episodes, 2001-2007)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC 1)
- BBC America (United Kingdom) (tv)
- YTV (Canada) (tv)
- Comedy Central (Hungary) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AFM Lighting (lighting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
British comedy series about the Harper family. Father Ben is a dentist who'd like to see his children move out of the house as soon as possible because all he wants is peace and quiet. His eldest son Nick - who later on in the series does move out - is a complete idiot and a no-good who can't hold on to any of the various jobs he has. Daughter Janey is very shallow and not very picky when it comes to boys while son Michael is way too smart for Ben and doesn't feel the need to communicate much with his father. His curious wife Susan clearly makes all the decisions in the household. Later on in the series Ben gets an assistant at work, goofy and naive Roger, and when Janey finally moves out, no-brainer Abby moves in, while Janey keeps visiting, sometimes bringing along her little son, Kenzo. So much for Ben's peace and quiet.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert Lindsay and Zoë Wanamaker criticized the quality of the writing in the show's later seasons. Wanamaker revealed that they both refused to film one script because it was so bad. See more » |
| Goofs | Susan's mother is credited as Rebecca in her first appearance (although her name is not mentioned on screen). After Rosemary Leach took over the role, the character was referred to as Grace in all subsequent appearances. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in It's Your New Year's Eve Party (2001). See more » |
| Quotes |
[repeated line]
Ben: Mikey, Mikey, Mikey! See more » |