First look at Outnumbered reunion episode as cast of hit BBC comedy return 17 years after debut
THE cast of beloved BBC comedy Outnumbered have reunited ahead of an upcoming TV appearance.
Originally airing for five series on BBC One, Outnumbered followed the middle-class Brockman family living in west London.
First look pictures show the cast back together for a Children In Need sketch.
The Brockmans last appeared on screen eight years ago, in a 2016 Christmas special.
Meanwhile, the fan favourite show itself was on air from 2007 until 2014.
Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner return as parents Pete and Sue Brockman.
In addition, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez reprise their roles as the now grown-up Jake, Ben and Karen Brockman.
Fans will be able to see the sketch on Friday, November 15 at 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
However, this won’t be the last time fans will see the Brockmans this year.
In May, the BBC confirmed Outnumbered would be returning for a Christmas special.
The new instalment follows chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue as they grapple with the challenges of parenting kids who are now adults, with their own lives to lead.
To try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas, the couple gather all their offspring – which includes one grandchild.
But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way.
Earlier this year, the three “children” shared their reaction to learning on-screen parents Hugh and Claire are together in real life.
The pair’s relationship was first revealed to the public in 2018.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun backstage at the NTAs, Daniel said: “It was great news, to be honest.
“We’ve known both of them for a long time.
“You can imagine, we’re on a set with three kids and for a lot of the time, they’re the only two adult actors.
Best BBC comedies
We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.
Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) – Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.
Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) – The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters’, in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.
Blackadder (1983 – 1989) – Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time
Absolutely Fabulous (1992 – 2012) – Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay ‘hip’. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.
Little Britain (2003 – 2006) – The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!
The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) – A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line ‘Am I bovvered?’. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous ‘Nan’, Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.
Gavin and Stacey (2007 – Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.
“We had separate green rooms. They get on so well, the chemistry’s so real.
“So happy for them.”
Ramona added: “My mum said, ‘Can’t they adopt you and now you can make a real-life Outnumbered family.'”
The Outnumbered Christmas special will air on BBC One.