My Family TV Listings

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A Night Out — My Family

After 11 series in as many years, the Harper family bids farewell in the last-ever episode. Susan and Janey are at a hen party, which is great fun until the bride announces her groom does not want her any more, while family friend Roger is excited about a blind date. The only one at home is Ben, who is babysitting Kenzo - although the grumpy dentist soon finds himself reluctantly going out too. Comedy, starring Robert Lindsay, Zoe Wanamaker, Daniela Denby-Ashe and Keiron Self

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Relationship Happens — My Family

Susan feels in need of love and attention, and hopes dragging a reluctant Ben along on a spiritual course for couples will put the spark back into their marriage. But when asked to describe why they love each other, they fail miserably - and that is just the first task. Back at home, Michael is devastated when he is dumped by new boyfriend Matt - then dealt a further blow when Janey remains friends with his ex. Comedy, starring Robert Lindsay, Zoe Wanamaker, Daniel Denby-Ashe and Gabriel Thomson

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Susan for a Bruisin' — My Family

Susan is asked to make a speech at a school reunion - but after a mix-up at work ends with her quitting her job, what should have been an uplifting talk descends into bitterness and contempt. Kenzo develops a playground crush, so Ben offers the benefit of his experience - much to Janey's horror

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A Decent Proposal — My Family

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Ding Dong Merrily — My Family

The Harpers have a holiday to remember when Nick fills the living room with Christmas trees - for next year - then invites a lonely old pensioner to share the family's dinner. As well as the delights of Susan's chocolate raisin turkey to look forward to, it soon turns out there is a little something else in the oven

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Sixty Feet Under — My Family

With Christmas approaching, the Harpers spend a day shopping and getting into the festive spirit, but their joy proves short-lived when their tube train suddenly grinds to a halt and they face the prospect of spending the holiday on the Underground. Christmas special of the sitcom from 2003, with a guest appearance by Richard Whiteley

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Glad Tidings We Bring — My Family

Ben bemoans the fact that one day of Christmas is bad enough without having to endure the full 12, while Susan tries to display her culinary 'talents', Michael feels his girlfriend is getting too serious, and Janey comes home with something unexpected and unwanted. Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker star

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And I'll Cry if I Want To — My Family

Another Christmas with the Harper family sees Scrooge-like patriarch Ben at his most miserable, as wife Susan is busy giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday to remember, his hated mother-in-law Grace gets herself a toyboy and eldest son Nick sends a present that could have a lasting effect on the entire household. Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker star, with Daniela Denby-Ashe, Gabriel Thomson, Siobhan Hayes and Rosemary Leach

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The Heart of Christmas — My Family

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Scrooge-like dad Ben, who this year comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities. Susan is unconvinced, but nonetheless drags him to the doctor, who admits the grumpy dentist to hospital. With him out of the way, son Michael and lodger Alfie organise a last-minute party, while Janey is too busy trying to get the must-have toy for Kenzo, whether he wants it or not. But the party atmosphere is dampened somewhat by news from the hospital - Ben's test results are back and he needs surgery. Festive special of the comedy from 2006, starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker

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Ho Ho No — My Family

Susan pretends a quiet Christmas away at a country retreat would be better for Ben than another holiday at home, but her plans to spring a family surprise on him backfire in spectacular fashion. Meanwhile, Nick's friend Alfie is left babysitting Uncle Idris but turns up at the hotel looking for his charge, Michael and Janey bring along unexpected guests, and newly qualified masseuse Abi finds her cousin Ben on the table as her first customer. Feature-length episode of the comedy from 2007, starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker, with a guest appearance from John Challis

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The Guru — My Family

A handsome stranger comes to the rescue when Susan is stranded at an Albanian airport, and the dashing American invites her to join him on his round-the-world adventure. Ben is surprised when a celebrity dentist dedicates a new book to him, and finds out the author is an old friend from college who is actually jealous of the family man's mundane lifestyle. Guest starring John Barrowman and David Haig

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2039: A Christmas Oddity — My Family

The Harpers gather to celebrate Christmas once more - although unlike previous festive specials, this one reveals how the family will be faring 30 years from now. Ben is in his eighties and still as grumpy as ever, thanks to 'a little moisturiser' Susan has not aged a bit, Janey is tipping the scales at a whopping 20 stone and Michael is trying to hide his baldness with an unconvincing wig. While Susan is put out that grandson Kenzo, now 38, has not come to visit for Christmas, Ben is quick to point out that they have had some of the worst festive holidays ever, and this one looks no different with a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a nativity play battle. Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker star, with a guest appearance from Nathaniel Parker. Festive special from 2009

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Pain in the Class — My Family

Michael is having problems with a classmate - but it might not be the best idea for his father to decide to get involved and invite the culprit's parents over for dinner. Comedy, starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker