The Family
S1 · E1IMDB:
5.0Released
9/17/2008
Duration
1h 0m
Genre
Documentary, Reality, Family
Country
United States
Cast
N/A
Overview
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.
The Family
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
5.0Released
9/17/2008
Genre
Documentary, Reality, Family
Cast
N/A
Duration
1h 0m
Country
United States
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableLife Begins at 40
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.
Life Begins at 40
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.
EP 2AvailableSecrets
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.
Secrets
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.
EP 3AvailableBedtime
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.
Bedtime
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.
EP 4AvailableThe St. Valentine's Day Massacre
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.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
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.
EP 5AvailableTeenage Kicks
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
Teenage Kicks
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
EP 6AvailableRules
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
Rules
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
EP 7AvailableThe Pierced Ear
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
The Pierced Ear
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
EP 8AvailableWedding Vows
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.
Wedding Vows
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.
