December 26th 2024.
Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner have been portraying a married couple on the popular BBC sitcom Outnumbered since 2007. Their chemistry on screen was so convincing that many fans wondered if there was something more between them off screen. Well, now it can be confirmed that they are no longer just pretending to be in love.
On the show, they play the roles of Sue and Pete Brockman, the loving yet slightly stressed parents of their three unique children, Jake, Ben, and Karen. And tonight, the beloved series will follow in the footsteps of Gavin and Stacey by airing a one-off Christmas special. It's been quite a journey for Outnumbered, which originally ran for five seasons from 2007 to 2014, before returning for a Christmas special in 2016. And after eight years, the cast and crew are finally getting back together.
But what makes their job a little easier is the fact that Hugh and Claire's real-life romance began to blossom during their time on the show. So, when exactly did they realize their feelings for each other? Let's take a trip down memory lane and find out.
When Hugh and Claire first began their Outnumbered journey, they were both in relationships with other people. But by the time the first Christmas special aired, they were both single. According to Hugh, their romance started about a year and a half ago when they met up again after filming the special. And it seems like their timing was just right, as he described their relationship as "lovely" and left him feeling "very, very happy."
Away from the spotlight, Hugh and Claire were able to get to know each other better and their relationship blossomed. As Claire shared in an interview, their relationship was not immediately noticed by the public, which allowed them to protect their families. And now, they are said to be happily living together in a London penthouse worth over £1 million.
But this is not the first time that Hugh and Claire have been married. Hugh was previously married to Catherine Abbot-Anderson from 1996 to 2015, and they have two children together. Likewise, Claire was married to director Charles Palmer for 15 years and they have two sons. However, both of their previous marriages ended in divorce.
As they say, love can come when you least expect it. And for Claire, finding love again with Hugh was a "lovely little life surprise."
In the highly anticipated Outnumbered Christmas special, viewers can expect to see the Brockman children all grown up and dealing with their own problems. Set during the holiday season, the episode will follow Sue and Pete as they try to gather their children together for a traditional family Christmas. But as always, fate has a way of throwing unexpected challenges their way.
One of these challenges includes Pete's diagnosis with treatable prostate cancer, which adds a touch of sadness to the episode. Writers Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin explained that they wanted to include this storyline to give an honest and funny depiction of telling loved ones about a cancer diagnosis. They hope that viewers who may be going through a similar situation will feel reassured and comforted.
So, get ready to reunite with the Brockman family on the Outnumbered Christmas special, airing tonight at 9.40pm on BBC One. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to share it with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing them, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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