December 14th 2024.
The BBC has just given Outnumbered fans an early Christmas treat by releasing a sneak peek of the highly anticipated 2024 special. For those who may have forgotten, the sitcom ran for five successful seasons from 2007 to 2014, following the lives of the Brockman family in Chiswick, west London. Pete, a history teacher, and Sue, his wife, were constantly outnumbered by their three rambunctious kids – Jake, Ben, and Karen. The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of the chaos and humor that comes with raising a family.
In 2016, the first Christmas special aired, drawing in an impressive seven million viewers. And now, after a long eight-year break, the family is back for another holiday adventure. Set at Christmas time, the episode will focus on the challenges of parenting adult children who each have their own lives and problems to deal with. Written and directed by creators Guy Jenkin and Andy Hamilton, the special will see Sue and Pete trying to gather their kids for a traditional family Christmas. But, as fate would have it, things don't go exactly as planned.
"In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring to try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas and share some unwelcome news with their children. But fate, neighbors, hyenas, and bus replacement services get in their way," teases the BBC.
Fans will be delighted to know that all five original cast members will be returning for the special. After the Strictly Come Dancing finale on Saturday night, the BBC released a brief teaser trailer, giving viewers a taste of what's to come. The trailer takes us on a journey through the years, showing clips from 2009, 2012, 2016, and finally, the upcoming 2024 special.
In one scene from the past, Sue is seen holding a wine glass and lamenting about how lovely it is to be surrounded by kids at Christmas, while in the background, a child can be heard screaming. Another clip shows Pete trying to get his family in the festive spirit, but they seem less than enthusiastic. Fast forward to the present, and we see their now grown-up son Jake, with a little girl, presumed to be their granddaughter, in tow. He is exhausted and begging for a break, while his parents look on with amusement.
Fans of the show were quick to express their excitement on social media, with one user saying, "The exclusive Gavin and Stacey trailer, an exclusive Outnumbered teaser! It’s too much for this 00’s baby to take!" And another one sharing, "OUTNUMBERED ADVERT I JUST CRIED." It's clear that the show still holds a special place in the hearts of its fans.
In an interview with the BBC, Tyger, who plays Jake, gave some insight into his character's journey. "Jake absolutely adores his child and is very much in love with the mother of his child, but he has been having struggles with fatherhood as any parents of small children can relate. Especially the lack of sleep and his daughter’s tendency to impersonate animals," he revealed.
He also spoke about the close bond he shares with his cast mates, saying, "We’ve all got very unique relationships with each other. Being an only child, Ramona and Daniel are the closest thing I’ve got to a brother and sister, and with Hugh and Claire, it’s like having a second set of parents. It’s certainly nice."
The Outnumbered special will air on Boxing Day at 9:40pm on BBC One. So mark your calendars and get ready to join the Brockman family for another hilarious and heartwarming Christmas celebration. And hey, if you have a celebrity story, video or pictures you want to share, don't hesitate to get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you!
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