My Family (2000)
The long-running BBC One sitcom that turned suburban London family life into eleven seasons of sharp, warm-hearted comedy.
My Family - Series Information
- First Air Year: 2000
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Created by: Fred Barron
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 30 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 11
- Number of Episodes: 110
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 19, 2000 (United States – NR), September 19, 2000 (Canada – PG), September 19, 2000 (United Kingdom – 12), September 19, 2000 (Germany – 12), September 19, 2000 (France – 12), September 19, 2000 (Australia – PG), September 19, 2000 (Spain – 13)
- Networks: BBC One
- Production Companies: Rude Boy Productions, DLT Entertainment
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
My Family - Plot
Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful.
Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.
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My Family - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Fred Barron
Main Cast
- Robert Lindsay
- Zoë Wanamaker
- Gabriel Thomson
- Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Keiron Self
- Tayler Marshall
- Siobhan Hayes
- Kris Marshall
- Daisy Donovan
- Rosemary Leach
Writers
- Fred Barron
- Darin Henry
- Tom Leopold
- Andrew Kreisberg
- David Cantor
My Family - FAQs
What is My Family about?
My Family follows Ben Harper, a London dentist enduring a mid-life crisis, and his wife Susan, a tour guide whose domestic skills fall short. Together they wrangle three wildly different children: idle Nick, sharp-tongued Janey, and computer-obsessed Michael. The sitcom mines everyday family dysfunction for sharp, warm-hearted laughs.
Who are the main actors in My Family?
Robert Lindsay and Zoë Wanamaker lead the cast as Ben and Susan Harper. They are joined by Kris Marshall as Nick, Daniela Denby-Ashe as Janey, and Gabriel Thomson as Michael. Supporting players include Keiron Self, Siobhan Hayes, Tayler Marshall, Daisy Donovan, and Rosemary Leach.
How many seasons does My Family have?
My Family ran for 11 seasons on BBC One, plus a collection of specials. Season 1 launched with 8 episodes in 2000, and the series grew to 13 episodes per season at its peak before concluding with an 11-episode eleventh series in 2011, totalling 110 episodes overall.
Where can I stream My Family?
My Family is available to stream in the United States on BritBox, BritBox via Amazon Channel, BritBox via Apple TV Channel, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus. Free ad-supported options include Pluto TV, Tubi TV, The CW, and Plex. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability.
Is My Family based on a true story?
My Family is not based on a true story. Creator Fred Barron, an American writer with credits on Seinfeld and Northern Exposure, developed the series as an original fictional sitcom for BBC One. The Harper family and their suburban London misadventures are entirely invented, though the domestic situations feel relatable to many viewers.
When did My Family first air?
My Family first aired on September 19, 2000, on BBC One in the United Kingdom. The series ran for over a decade, concluding in 2011 after 11 seasons and 110 episodes, making it one of the longer-running British sitcoms of the 2000s.
Is My Family worth watching?
My Family is widely regarded as a solid, crowd-pleasing British sitcom. Robert Lindsay and Zoë Wanamaker's sharp comic chemistry anchors the show, and its warm but irreverent take on family life earned a loyal BBC One audience for over a decade. It suits fans of classic domestic comedies and British humour.
Why did My Family end after Series 11?
My Family ended in 2011 after Robert Lindsay and Zoë Wanamaker chose not to continue. Both leads felt the show had run its natural course, and with the Harper children's storylines largely resolved, the creative team agreed it was the right moment to bring the series to a close on BBC One.
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