My Family (series 4)
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The fourth series of BBC
family sitcom My Family originally aired between March 21, 2003, and December 25, 2003. The series was commissioned following consistently high ratings from the third series. The opening episode of the series, "Fitting Punishment", re-introduces five of the main characters, with the exception of Janey, played by Daniela Denby-Ashe
. The episode also introduces a further main character into the fold - Roger Bailey, played by Keiron Self
. All fourteen episodes in the fourth series are thirty minutes in length, including the Christmas special. The series was once again produced by Rude Boy Productions, a company that produces comedies created by Fred Barron
. The series was filmed at Pinewood Studios
in London
, in front of a live audience.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
family sitcom My Family originally aired between March 21, 2003, and December 25, 2003. The series was commissioned following consistently high ratings from the third series. The opening episode of the series, "Fitting Punishment", re-introduces five of the main characters, with the exception of Janey, played by Daniela Denby-Ashe
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Daniela Denby-Ashe is an English actress, best known for playing the character Janey Harper in the sitcom My Family.-Early life:...
. The episode also introduces a further main character into the fold - Roger Bailey, played by Keiron Self
Keiron Self
Keiron Self Born 1971 in Newport, Wales, is a Welsh actor and writer most famous for playing Roger Bailey Jnr in the BBC sitcom My Family. His other acting credits include Casualty, Lucky Bag and playing PC Claude Cox in the sitcom High Hopes. He has also provided the voice of Police Chief Llunos...
. All fourteen episodes in the fourth series are thirty minutes in length, including the Christmas special. The series was once again produced by Rude Boy Productions, a company that produces comedies created by Fred Barron
Fred Barron
Fred Barron is an American television producer and writer.-As a writer:*After You've Gone*According to Bex*Union Square*My Family*Caroline in the City*Dave's World*The Larry Sanders Show*Sessions*Displaced Person...
. The series was filmed at Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Studios is a major British film studio situated in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, approximately west of central London. The studios have played host to many productions over the years from huge blockbuster films to television shows to commercials to pop promos.The purchase of Shepperton...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, in front of a live audience.
Episode Information
| Episode Number | Broadcast Date | Title | Written by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 – 4.1 | 21 March 2003 | "Fitting Punishment" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown |
| 37 – 4.2 | 28 March 2003 | "They Shoot Harpers, Don’t They?" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown |
| 38 – 4.3 | 4 April 2003 | "The Great Escape" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida |
| 39 – 4.4 | 11 April 2003 | "Return Of The Prodigal Prat" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida |
| 40 – 4.5 | 18 April 2003 | "Owed To Susan" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida |
| 41 – 4.6 | 25 April 2003 | "Deliverance" | Andrea Solomons |
| 42 – 4.7 | 2 May 2003 | "Blind Justice" | Andrea Solomons |
| 43 – 4.8 | 9 May 2003 | "Friday The 31st" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown |
| 44 – 4.9 | 16 May 2003 | "Sitting Targets" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown |
| 45 – 4.10 | 23 May 2003 | "Loco Parentis" | Andrea Solomons |
| 46 – 4.11 | 30 May 2003 | "The Canary Cage" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown |
| 47 – 4.12 | 6 June 2003 | "May The Best Man Win" | Georgia Pritchett |
| 48 – 4.13 | 13 June 2003 | "It’s A Window Filled Life" | Fred Barron and Sophie Hetherington |
| 49 – 4.14 | 25 December 2003 | "Sixty Feet Under" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown |
Viewers
The series was once again given a prime-time Friday evening slot, with most episodes airing at 8:30pm. The first episode of the series gained 8.77 million viewers, a rise of over 1 million viewers from the previous series. The episode was rated the second highest rating for the week.. Following heavy promotion, the episode "The Great Escape" managed to break the 10 million barrier, becoming the most watched episode of the series. The fourth series averaged 8.30 million viewers for each episode.| Rank | Episode | Viewership | Audience Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Great Escape | 10.17 million | |
| 2 | Sitting Targets | 9.89 million | |
| 3 | They Shoot Harpers, Don’t They? | 9.76 million | |
| 4 | Return Of The Prodigal Prat | 9.56 million | |
| 5 | Fitting Punishment | 8.77 million | |
| 6 | Sixty Feet Under | 8.66 million | |
| 7 | Owed To Susan | 8.57 million | |
| 8 | Friday The 31st | 8.47 million | |
| 9 | Blind Justice | 8.31 million | |
| 10 | Deliverance | 7.32 million | |
| 11 | May The Best Man Win | 7.28 million | |
| 12 | Loco Parentis | 6.79 million | |
| 13 | The Canary Cage | 6.72 million | |
| 14 | It’s A Window Filled Life | 6.61 million |