Outnumbered Christmas Special Announcement
It’s official, Outnumbered is coming back to our screens for a Christmas special! Gavin and Stacey isn’t the only iconic sitcom returning for a one-off special this year, the BBC has announced.
Plot Summary
The award-winning comedy Outnumbered returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this festive period. The revival will follow the chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman, as they grapple with the challenges of parenting kids who are now adults, with their own lives to lead.
Returning Cast
- Hugh Dennis as dad Pete
- Claire Skinner as mum Sue
- Tyger Drew-Honey as eldest son Jake
- Daniel Roche as the middle child Ben
- Ramona Marquez as the daughter, Karen
Quotes from the Cast and Crew
Speaking ahead of the exciting announcement, Hugh said: ‘I can’t wait for the Brockmans to be back together again. Pete and Sue have downsized, the children are no longer children, but I’m sure family life will prove to be just as chaotic as ever.’
Claire added: ‘I’m really looking forward to being reunited with my TV family. Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn’t feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all.’
Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, also said: ‘Outnumbered is one of the crown jewels of British sitcoms. We’re so grateful to Guy, Andy, Hattrick, and the cast for dusting it off and putting it back on display.’
Background on Outnumbered
Outnumbered first aired for five series from 2007 until 2014. A final Christmas special then aired on Boxing Day 2016, which attracted an average of seven million viewers and has had fans begging for more ever since.
The show became loved for its comical yet realistic portrayal of family life, catapulting child actors Tyger, Daniel, and Ramona to fame.
Fan Reactions
Reacting to the news of Outnumbered’s return, fans took to social media to express their excitement.
- ‘The BBC1 Christmas line-up this year features the first Wallace and Gromit film in 16 years, the last ever Gavin & Stacey, new Outnumbered and Doctor Who episodes, and more unannounced. That’s a bit legendary’, wrote X user mothrasattorney.
- ‘This Christmas, let’s party like it’s 2008,’ declared HuwieMcChewie.
- SarahKate_93 said: ‘What a time to be alive’, while TheAndyPandyy said they have ‘never been more excited about a Christmas special’.
