The Family (2008) is a documentary, reality, family web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Family online in HD.
The Family — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
The Family — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-09-17 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 23 |
| Genre | Documentary, Reality, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5/10 (1 votes) |
The Family — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Life Begins at 40 (2008-09-17) — 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 over
- E2: Secrets (2008-09-24) — 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.
- E3: Bedtime (2008-10-01) — 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.
- E4: The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (2008-10-08) — 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.
- E5: Teenage Kicks (2008-10-15) — The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
- E6: Rules (2008-10-22) — Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
- E7: The Pierced Ear (2008-10-29) — Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
- E8: Wedding Vows (2008-11-05) — The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.
Season 2
- E1: Cup of Tea (2009-11-04) — Eldest son Sunny and Shay's Indian wedding is fast approaching. Their experience is very different to that of parents Arvinder and Sarbjit, who had an arranged marriage 35 years ag
- E2: Chicken and Vodka Every Day (2009-11-11) — Against the backdrop of Kaki and Jeet's upcoming theatre production, a real-life drama begins to unfold.
For Jeet, playing house-husband is a far cry from the film star days he h
- E3: You're The One (2009-11-18) — Shay and Sunny's wedding preparations are in full swing but Shay's family are still the missing link.
With no one to give her away on the big day, Shay is left questioning if blo
- E4: Daddy Likes His Potatoes (2009-11-25) — This episode gets to the bottom of Tejind's single status. Until now he has maintained a silence on girlfriends and sex but, with his mum and dad looking for a bride for the 'baby'
- E5: Little Pinchings (2009-12-02) — Family tensions are building. For Sarbjit and Arvinder having all their children under one roof is all-important, but as every parent knows, it sometimes comes at a price.
With a
- E6: Risk It for a Biscuit (2009-12-09) — The discovery of a rat in the kitchen means Arvinder turns DIY Dad as he grapples with getting rid of the pest. He's not impressed spending his time off playing handyman, nor is Sa
- E7: Nine Missed Calls (2009-12-16) — The family's love for each other really shines through as Kaki's health is getting worse and she is counting down the days until Jeet returns from India. Without him she's been str
- E8: Happy Days Again (2009-12-23) — The wedding day arrives and preparations are well underway in the Grewal household. Amongst all the chaos, Kaki and Jeet's baby is still in hospital. He's getting stronger, but the
Season 3
- E1: The Birthday Party (2010-11-16) — Mum Vicky plans a spectacular party to celebrate Dad Sunday's 60th birthday, and the parents and kids confront the gulf between their two very different generations.
- E2: Top of the Tree (2010-11-23) — With Mum and Dad going away, the kids plan a large house party. But first they must decide who rules the roost.
- E3: Single Black Man (2010-11-30) — Ladies man Ayo opens up his heart about a past relationship, and plucks up the courage to tell mum Vicky about his secret love life.
- E4: She's Too Western (2010-12-07) — After six years away from home, eldest daughter Julie returns to the bosom of the family. But not everyone shares her ideas about what makes a modern family home.
- E5: Seen and Not Heard (2010-12-14) — Eldest son and aspiring rapper Ayo is feeling the heat as he prepares for his first major gig. At the same time, youngest child Ola's summer holiday isn't exactly going to plan.
- E6: Life is Not a Picnic (2010-12-21) — The pressure of running a family business takes its toll, and arguments erupt over who's really in charge.
- E7: Farewells (2010-12-22) — The series draws to a close with a special 90-minute finale. Dad Sunday prepares for a Nigerian extravaganza, and one family member makes a dramatic departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Family have? 3 season(s) with 23 episodes.
Where can I watch The Family? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
