Series 1 (7x1/2hr inc Christmas Special), Series 2 (10x1/2hr), Series 3 (10x1/2hr inc Christmas Special), Series 4 (7x1/2hr inc Christmas Special), Series 5 (7x1/2hr inc Christmas Special), Series 6 (6x1/2hr), Series 7 (6x1/2hr). Total 53 x 1/2hr

This is a hybrid show; part sitcom, part chat show.

Each episode begins as a traditional sitcom following the trials and tribulations of a dysfunctional suburban (or immigrant) family - mother, father, son/daughter and grandmother. ... />
They differ from most families in that over their back garden they have built a chat show studio in order to further the television career prospects of their son/daughter, the host.

Each week two genuine celebrity guests arrive to be interviewed by the family.
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Starring: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Vincent Ebrahim, Indira Joshi

Writers: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Simon Blackwell,Richard Pinto,Sharat Sardana

Awards: International Emmy, Rose d'Or Bronze Rose (Best Comedy), British Comedy Award.

Broadcaster: UK: BBC One | Year of Production: 2001 - 2006