Grandma's House

TV Show · Comedy

This BBC comedy stars Simon Amstell as a television host who quits his job in an attempt to find more meaningful work. Each episode is set at Simon's grandma's house, where his family regularly congregates to catch up.

2010 · 28m
Starring Simon Amstell, Linda Bassett, Rebecca Front
Director Christine Gernon

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    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.
    29m
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Simon has brought his mum Tanya an extravagant gift for her birthday which she refuses to accept. Simon is also trying to convince her that maybe she shouldn’t marry Clive. It’s Liz’s birthday but nobody seems to care. Grandad has news from the doctors about his cancer scare. And Simon’s decided he might write a play for the theatre, the family aren’t impressed.
    30m
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Simon has fallen in love with the actor Ben Theodore. He’s also read a book which leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. Grandpa has invited Deborah Adler to visit, Grandma doesn’t like her and is less than happy. Liz has had to take extreme measures to try and get her son Adam into a new school.
    30m
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Simon is having a life crisis and the situation is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed on his show attacks him in the press. Tanya is moving into Clive’s house, much to Simon’s irritation. Meanwhile Grandma and Grandpa are planning a cruise.
    30m
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    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 invited his dad round, they are fearful what Grandma might do to him.
    31m
  • EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    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 Simon which might help Adam sort out his schooling problems.
    31m

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Cast & Crew

  • Simon Amstell
    Actor
  • Linda Bassett
    Actor
  • Rebecca Front
    Actor
  • Samantha Spiro
    Actor
  • Geoffrey Hutchings
    Grandpa
  • Christine Gernon
    Director
  • Simon Amstell
    Writer
  • Dan Swimer
    Writer

About

Grandma's House

Comedy

This BBC comedy stars Simon Amstell as a television host who quits his job in an attempt to find more meaningful work. Each episode is set at Simon's grandma's house, where his family regularly congregates to catch up.

Information

Studio
Britbox
Released
2010
Rated
TV-14
© 2010 Tiger Aspect Productions Limited

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