In conversation with The Brockman family…
The Brockmans are back! Written and directed by the show’s creators, Guy Jenkin and Andy Hamilton, it follows 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.
The stars of the original much-loved series are returning for the special 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 daughter, Karen.
In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring (including one grandchild) to try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas and share some unwelcome news with their children. But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way.
Watch the Outnumbered Christmas Special on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from 9.40pm on 26 December
In conversation with The Brockman family…
…aka actors Hugh Dennis who plays dad Pete, Claire Skinner who plays mum Sue, Tyger Drew-Honey who plays Jake, Daniel Roche who plays Ben and Ramona Marquez who plays Karen.
The cast explain how it feels to be back together and what viewers can expect from a Brockman family Christmas.
How does it feel being back together after eight years apart?
Hugh: It’s great, feels like we’ve never been away, does it feel like that for the rest of you?
Tyger: It does feel like that for me too. We’ve all got very unique relationships with each other. Being an only child, Ramona and Daniel are the closest thing I’ve got to a brother and sister and with Hugh and Claire it’s like having a second set of parents, it’s certainly nice.
Ramona: For me it’s like being back with really good friends again who you’ve known for ages and just hanging out. It feels very natural being back together and I look forward to seeing these guys.
Claire: I was saying this morning it’s really nice relating to Tyger, Ramona and Daniel as adults, and getting to know the adult versions of them, it’s been really really nice.
Hugh: I was also thinking that if Claire and I were your actual parents I’d be thinking we’ve done a really good job.
Claire: Yes you are such lovely people.
How are Pete and Sue coping living in a smaller house?
Hugh: Well it seems a lot tidier so they are coping quite well, but whether that’s the case over Christmas, spending the festive period in a small house, remains to be seen.
Claire: I think they are coping quite well, they like their own space but Sue misses the kids but doesn’t miss the element of chaos.
Well that ties in quite nicely to my next question which is do you think they miss the children not being around as much?
Hugh: Yes, I think they do, but they are pleased to have some time on their own even if they do find themselves just talking about the children like all parents do when their children have left home.
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