Grandma's House

Grandma's House

Ended First aired 09/Aug/2010 United Kingdom English 3 season(s) 14 episode(s)
Comedy
Simon Amstell stars as a fictionalised version of himself, a TV presenter who quits his job, leading to family drama, particularly with his mother, Tanya, and her boyfriend, Clive, all unfolding at his grandmother's house.
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Season 2 · Series 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Apr/2012
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S2E6
The Day Simon and His Family Opened the Door to Acceptance
Air date: 24/May/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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It's Tanya and Clive's wedding day again, but Simon has other concerns as he is given a lesson in tough love. His play is also in jeopardy since director Ben Theodore has suddenly dropped out. Meanwhile Barry has gone missing, Adam finds new love, and all of Simon's problems could be resolved as Ben arrives with wonderful news.

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It's Tanya and Clive's wedding day again, but Simon has other concerns as he is given a lesson in tough love. His play is also in jeopardy since director Ben Theodore has suddenly dropped out. Meanwhile Barry has gone missing, Adam finds new love, and all of Simon's problems could be resolved as Ben arrives with wonderful news.

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S2E5
The Day Simon Found Himself Back on the Path to Fulfilment and Joy
Air date: 17/May/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Tanya is thrilled when Simon finally makes his big TV comeback, albeit a short interview to promote his play. Simon is starting to feel validated as an artist - however, a tiny off-the-cuff comment he made about an opera singer's tumour has been picked up by a popular newspaper, who really don't like that sort of thing.

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Tanya is thrilled when Simon finally makes his big TV comeback, albeit a short interview to promote his play. Simon is starting to feel validated as an artist - however, a tiny off-the-cuff comment he made about an opera singer's tumour has been picked up by a popular newspaper, who really don't like that sort of thing.

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S2E4
The Day Simon Was Really Determined to Heal his Grandma's Pain
Air date: 10/May/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. There seems to be chemistry between him and the talented actor/director Ben Theodore, and there's even talk of a possible date tonight. The rift between Liz and Tanya threatens to deepen as Clive arrives with some rather upsetting news. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania

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Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. There seems to be chemistry between him and the talented actor/director Ben Theodore, and there's even talk of a possible date tonight. The rift between Liz and Tanya threatens to deepen as Clive arrives with some rather upsetting news. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania

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S2E3
The Day Simon Attempted to Express Actual Feelings Just Like a Person
Air date: 03/May/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Having landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death of her husband and Tanya has arranged a thrilling surprise for her own birthday. Also, unbeknownst to the family, Clive wakes up in Grandma's loft due to issues with alcohol.

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Having landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death of her husband and Tanya has arranged a thrilling surprise for her own birthday. Also, unbeknownst to the family, Clive wakes up in Grandma's loft due to issues with alcohol.

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S2E2
The Day Simon Thought It May Be a Good Idea to Find New Living Arrangements
Air date: 26/Apr/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it. Liz's husband Barry makes a rare appearance as they strive to spend some quality time together. Simon learns that Barry's firm has a flat in London but must negotiate a way around Barry's personality in order to escape. Meanwhile, as Clive attempts to impress Tanya with his work on the roof, Adam discovers something from the past.

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Simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it. Liz's husband Barry makes a rare appearance as they strive to spend some quality time together. Simon learns that Barry's firm has a flat in London but must negotiate a way around Barry's personality in order to escape. Meanwhile, as Clive attempts to impress Tanya with his work on the roof, Adam discovers something from the past.

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S2E1
The Day Simon Officially Became a Very Good and Totally Employable Actor
Air date: 19/Apr/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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It has been six months since the death of Grandpa, and Simon is living with Grandma. He has lost his presenting career and London flat, but is now set to act in a low-key BBC comedy. Tanya and Liz haven't spoken to each other since their father's funeral, and Grandma makes an underhanded attempt at bringing them back together. Meanwhile, for the sake of the reunion, man-of-the-house Simon needs to get rid of an interesting young visitor and an uncomfortably persistent Clive

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It has been six months since the death of Grandpa, and Simon is living with Grandma. He has lost his presenting career and London flat, but is now set to act in a low-key BBC comedy. Tanya and Liz haven't spoken to each other since their father's funeral, and Grandma makes an underhanded attempt at bringing them back together. Meanwhile, for the sake of the reunion, man-of-the-house Simon needs to get rid of an interesting young visitor and an uncomfortably persistent Clive

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Season 1 · Series 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Aug/2010
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S1E6
The Day Simon Finally Found the Strength to Accept that His Mother Was Getting Married
Air date: 13/Sep/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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When Grandpa is taken ill, it's unsure whether Tanya and Clive will be able to get married today. Grandma takes on the responsibility of trying to resolve the situation, but is she right to advise Tanya to get married? Meanwhile, Liz has a favour to ask of Simon which might help Adam sort out his schooling problems.

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When Grandpa is taken ill, it's unsure whether Tanya and Clive will be able to get married today. Grandma takes on the responsibility of trying to resolve the situation, but is she right to advise Tanya to get married? Meanwhile, Liz has a favour to ask of Simon which might help Adam sort out his schooling problems.

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S1E5
The Day Simon Felt the Family Was Ready to Be Healed
Air date: 06/Sep/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Simon has been on a life-changing course and has decided it's his job to heal the family. He starts by giving his Granddad an exercise ball. Tanya has had a realisation that maybe Clive isn't the man for her, and when the family discover that Simon has organised a surprise for them, they are fearful what Grandma might do to him.

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Simon has been on a life-changing course and has decided it's his job to heal the family. He starts by giving his Granddad an exercise ball. Tanya has had a realisation that maybe Clive isn't the man for her, and when the family discover that Simon has organised a surprise for them, they are fearful what Grandma might do to him.

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The Day Simon Decided He Was Forlorn
Air date: 30/Aug/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Simon is having a life crisis and is depressed. The situation is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed on his show attacks him in the press. Tanya moves into Clive's house, much to Simon's irritation. Meanwhile, Grandma and Grandpa plan a cruise.

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Simon is having a life crisis and is depressed. The situation is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed on his show attacks him in the press. Tanya moves into Clive's house, much to Simon's irritation. Meanwhile, Grandma and Grandpa plan a cruise.

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The Day Simon Announced That He Was in Control of the Universe
Air date: 23/Aug/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Simon has fallen in love. He's also read a book that leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. The family isn't impressed though. Meanwhile, Grandpa has invited Deborah Adler to visit but Grandma doesn't like her and is less than happy. And Liz has had to take extreme measures to try to get her son, Adam, into a new school.

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Simon has fallen in love. He's also read a book that leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. The family isn't impressed though. Meanwhile, Grandpa has invited Deborah Adler to visit but Grandma doesn't like her and is less than happy. And Liz has had to take extreme measures to try to get her son, Adam, into a new school.

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The Day Simon Decided It Might Be a Nice Idea to Surprise His Mother with a Gift
Air date: 16/Aug/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Simon has brought his mum, Tanya, an extravagant gift which she refuses to accept. He's also trying to convince her that maybe she shouldn't marry Clive. Meanwhile, it's Liz's birthday but nobody seems to care. Grandad has news from the doctor about his cancer scare and Simon has decided he might write a play for the theatre. However, his family isn't impressed.

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Simon has brought his mum, Tanya, an extravagant gift which she refuses to accept. He's also trying to convince her that maybe she shouldn't marry Clive. Meanwhile, it's Liz's birthday but nobody seems to care. Grandad has news from the doctor about his cancer scare and Simon has decided he might write a play for the theatre. However, his family isn't impressed.

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S1E1
The Day Simon Told His Family About His Important Decision
Air date: 09/Aug/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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When Simon tells his mum Tanya that he's quitting the entertainment show he presents, she is less than happy. While Simon struggles to make his mum realise that her new boyfriend Clive might not be the right man for her, Grandpa has discovered something that will leave Grandma in a panic. Meanwhile, Auntie Liz is struggling with her son Adam who appears to be starting a teenage rebellion.

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When Simon tells his mum Tanya that he's quitting the entertainment show he presents, she is less than happy. While Simon struggles to make his mum realise that her new boyfriend Clive might not be the right man for her, Grandpa has discovered something that will leave Grandma in a panic. Meanwhile, Auntie Liz is struggling with her son Adam who appears to be starting a teenage rebellion.

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Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Sep/2010
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S01E05 with Commentary
Air date: 20/Sep/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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Writer Simon Amstell and his real life mother provide commentary for episode 5 of the opening series of the BBC 2 sitcom.

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Writer Simon Amstell and his real life mother provide commentary for episode 5 of the opening series of the BBC 2 sitcom.

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Simon Amstell
Simon Amstell
Simon
Linda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Grandma Lily
Geoffrey Hutchings
Geoffrey Hutchings
Grandpa Bernie
Rebecca Front
Rebecca Front
Tanya
James Smith
James Smith
Clive Freeman
Samantha Spiro
Samantha Spiro
Auntie Liz
Jamal Hadjkura
Jamal Hadjkura
Adam
Iwan Rheon
Iwan Rheon
Ben Theodore
Pam Ferris
Pam Ferris
Deborah
Allan Corduner
Allan Corduner
Richard
Harry Peacock
Harry Peacock
Gary
Jessie Cave
Jessie Cave
Zazzy
Oliver Coopersmith
Oliver Coopersmith
Mark
Vincent Franklin
Vincent Franklin
Uncle Barry

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Louisa Morris
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Jonathan Paul Green
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Jac Hyman
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Ben Robinson
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Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
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Nichola Bellamy
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Sue Clewett
Wardrobe Coordinator
Christine Gernon
Christine Gernon
Director
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Aidan Farrell
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Liana Del Giudice
Editor
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Rachel Freck
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Simon Lupton
Executive Producer

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