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The Family

2008-09-17 Documentary 5

The Family is a British fly-on-the-wall documentary series that began airing 17 September 2008 on Channel 4. Each season follows a chosen family, consisting of parents and their children. The project aim was to gain a picture of everyday family life in the United Kingdom, as film-maker and director Jonathan Smith attempted to "condense four months of ordinary family life into eight films". The series is a revival of the original series of the same name that first aired in 1974.

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The Family is a British fly-on-the-wall documentary series that began airing 17 September 2008 on Channel 4. Each season follows a chosen family, consisting of parents and their children. The project aim was to gain a picture of everyday family life in the United Kingdom, as film-maker and director Jonathan Smith attempted to "condense four months of ordinary family life into eight films". The series is a revival of the original series of the same name that first aired in 1974.

  • First Aired
    2008-09-17
  • Last Aired
    2010-12-22
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    3
  • Episodes
    23
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Channel 4
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Life Begins at 40

1. Life Begins at 40

As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old ...More
As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.Less
60mins 2008-09-17
Secrets

2. Secrets

Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of ...More
Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of time before the cat is out of the bag and both girls are in trouble.Less
60mins 2008-09-24
Bedtime

3. Bedtime

Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed ...More
Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.Less
60mins 2008-10-01
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

4. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts...More
It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.Less
60mins 2008-10-08
Teenage Kicks

5. Teenage Kicks

The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with hea...More
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.Less
60mins 2008-10-15
Rules

6. Rules

Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed...More
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.Less
60mins 2008-10-22
The Pierced Ear

7. The Pierced Ear

Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear ...More
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.Less
60mins 2008-10-29
Wedding Vows

8. Wedding Vows

The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.Less
60mins 2008-11-05