WHEN the BBC said the Outnumbered family would “downsize” for the upcoming Christmas special, most fans hoped it referred to the children flying the nest. But it seems chiefs really were referring to the Brockman family’s home. The relatively modest terrace in Wandsworth, South West London, is usually a hive of activity whenever filming is in progress.
But the BBC film crew has been nowhere to be seen so it seems the house won’t feature. A TV insider said: “Locals are pretty gutted by the realisation as they always liked the association of the rather middle-class family being in their neighbourhood. It didn’t harm house prices either — the house in question is estimated to be worth around £1.
7million. “So although Mr and Mrs Brockman might have been sad at the kids leaving home, downsizing would have seen them laughing all the way to the bank.” The Beeb revealed last month that the whole family would return for the Christmas one-off.
Parents Sue and Pete, played by real-life couple Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis , will return with their now adult offspring Jake, Ben and Karen (Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez ). There’s even a grandchild thrown into the mix. The house, however, will be a notable absence.
Considered a pivotal part of the Brockman brood, it featured in all five series of the hit show from 2007 to 2014, and the 2016 festive special. The big question is, what sort of home have Sue and Pete downsized to? PAUL O'Grady ha.
