Legendary BBC sitcom returning after nearly a decade - with its original stars all coming back
ok.co.ukFan-favourite TV sitcom Outnumbered is returning to BBC after almost a decade off-screen with the five original stars to return.The returnees include 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.The characters are all back for a Christmas special in 2024, which will see how Pete and Sue are coping now their kids are all grown up.The new story will show how the kids are now all adults - and one has a child of their own - but they are brought back together to celebrate a traditional family Christmas.
Somehow fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way. Speaking to the Mirror about the show's return, Hugh said: “I can’t wait for the Brockmans to be back together again.
Pete and Sue have downsized, the children are no longer children, but I’m sure family life will prove to be just as chaotic as ever.” Claire added: “I’m really looking forward to being reunited with my TV family.
Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn’t feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all.” Daniel was also thrilled to be getting the band back together and posted an image with himself Tyger and Ramona with the caption: "We all know Christmas is the time for family, so after several years away, the Brockman family will be returning to your screens Christmas 2024.
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