It’s official, Outnumbered is coming back to our screens! Gavin and Stacey isn’t the only iconic sitcom returning for a Christmas special this year, the BBC has announced. That’s right, award-winning comedy Outnumbered returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this festive period, with a plot summary teasing that 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.’ In news that will be music to fans’ ears, stars of the original much-loved series are returning for the special episode, including Hugh Dennis as dad Pete, Claire Skinner as mum Sue, Tyger Drew-Honey as eldest son Jake, Daniel Roche as the middle child Ben, and Ramona Marquez as the daughter, Karen.
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.
’ Jimmy Mulville, exec.
