The popular BBC sitcom, Outnumbered, is set to return for a new Christmas special, much to the delight of fans. The Brockman family will be back on screens for the first time since a one-off episode in 2016. Created by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, the show ran for five seasons from 2007 to 2014, and will feature the original cast, including Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner.
The special will follow Pete and Sue Brockman’s attempts to enjoy a family Christmas with their now grown-up children and a new grandchild. However, according to the preview, obstacles to a peaceful family time include “fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services.” The show was known for its semi-improvised style, with the child actors typically receiving last-minute instructions from the writers rather than full scripts.
Fans of the show celebrated the announcement on social media, expressing their excitement that Outnumbered was returning. Many saw this news as part of an impressive list of specials due to air over the 2024 Christmas season. Alongside Outnumbered, the new Wallace & Gromit film is coming out at the end of the year, and Gavin and Stacey is also making a comeback, with a new episode set to be filmed over the summer.
Others were pleased that Doctor Who is returning for the festive season, with one viewer writing, “Doctor Who, Gavin and Stacey, and Outnumbered. Christmas Day telly is a thing again. It hasn’t been good in a decade.” The new Outnumbered episode has generated considerable excitement online, with people taking to Instagram and Twitter to share their enthusiasm for the news
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