Programme Index

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Aug 2018, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Sep 2022, 02:35 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall at Steve’s. Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna finds Dylan new girlfriend to be an old friend. Show more

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 1: A New Beginning

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Jan 2023, 02:35 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Cuckoo:: Andy Samberg
Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Sherpa 1:: Godwin To
Sherpa 2:: Eddie Bagawaya
Tony:: Philip Jackson
Rachel:: Tamla Kari

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 4

Opening Night

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2018, 22:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Sep 2022, 02:25 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

It’s All Steve's Pals opening night. Rachel's been offered her dream job and Ken has one chance to get his job back. Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Jane:: Jacqueline Boatswain
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Noel:: Colin Hoult
Adrian:: Peter Landi
Dale:: Taylor Lautner
Rachel:: Esther Smith
Writer:: Paul Doolan
Writer:: Joe Parham
Producer:: Ash Atalla
Producer:: Dan Hine
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 4

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 5: Ken at Work

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 4^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Jan 2023, 02:50 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

A partner at Ken's firm is retiring, and Ken is in line for succession. Rachel and Ben try to spice up their sex lives. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Charles:: David Calder
Jane:: Jacqueline Boatswain
Danielle:: Kate Miles
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Jon Foster
Writer:: James Lamont
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 2: Potato Party

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Jan 2023, 03:05 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Dylan plans a party as an elaborate way to seduce Zoe, while Dale is looking for a path in life - and alights on Cuckoo's potato van.

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Potato Girl:: Laya Lewis
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 3: Tribunal

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Jan 2023, 02:20 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. Ken defends Steve for medical malpractice. Ben wants to set Dale up with one of Rachel's friends. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Charles:: David Calder
Natalie:: Elisabeth Hopper
Policeman:: Brett Goldstein
Helen:: Karen Ascoe
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Ben Edwards

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 4

The Licence

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th Aug 2018, 22:45 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Aug 2022, 03:30 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

Ken finds himself suspended from work. Lorna tells a little white lie to get Sid into an exclusive nursery. Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead for Dale and Steve's bar. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Taylor Lautner
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Ash Atalla
Actor:: Greg Davies
Producer:: Dan Hine

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 4

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 6: Neighbourhood Watch

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 11^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Jan 2023, 03:20 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

A night-time intruder leaves Ken questioning his manliness. Rachel and Ben are moving in together and Rachel has a decision to make.

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Neil:: Chris Kendall
Terry:: Carl Rice
Policeman:: Nick Mohammed
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Ben Edwards

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 4: Funeral

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Jan 2023, 02:50 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. When Ken's old professor's dying wish goes wrong, both Dale and Ken turn up at the funeral with issues to settle. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Dr Rafferty:: Clive Swift
Sandra:: Elizabeth Berrington
Shopkeeper:: Dan Mersh
Chastity:: Alexa Davies
Mary:: Rita Davies
American Lover:: Martin Behrman
Elder Quaker:: Mark Davison
Funeral Man 1:: Alan Thompson
Funeral Woman:: Sarah Finigan
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Jon Foster
Writer:: James Lamont

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 4: Macbeth

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 25^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 21^st Sep 2022, 03:30 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

A strange old lady in a pub gives Ken a prediction - he will one day become a Lib Dem candidate. Could Ken's dream become a reality? Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Old woman in pub:: Lieve Carchon
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Passionate man:: Matt Green
Gordon Andrews:: James Greene
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Yusra Duncan:: Chetna Pandya
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 5: Divorce Party

Duration: 22 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Feb 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Thu 22^nd Sep 2022, 03:20 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

Ivy gets the news that her divorce has come through. Steve takes it upon himself to cheer her up by throwing her a divorce party. Show more

Contributors

Suit Shop Attendant:: El Anthony
Lucy Merriweather:: Sam Battersea
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Archie:: Anthony Kaye
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Ken Stunt Double:: Tom Hatt
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Jon Foster
Writer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 6: Two Engagements and a Funeral

Duration: 22 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Feb 2019, 23:25 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Sep 2022, 03:10 on BBC Three

Available for 2 months

Comedy series. A terrible misunderstanding occurs. Meanwhile, a run-in with an ex-boyfriend of Lorna's might be just what Ken needs. Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Marcus Costello:: Gerald Kyd
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 3: Weed Farm

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Sep 2022, 03:15 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Comedy series. Ivy is getting to know the different members of the family, and she discovers Dylan is running a weed farm. Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Waiter:: Bhav Joshi
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Balaclava Man:: Jay Mcdonald
Estate Agent:: Amanda Rawnsley
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Teenager:: Ben Wilby
Ivy Stunt Double:: Belinda McGinley
Steve Stunt Double:: Martin Pemberton
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Stunt coordinator:: Dani Biernat
Stunt coordinator:: Crispin Layfield
Writer:: Paul Doolan
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 7: Christmas Special

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Dec 2014, 22:25 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Dec 2023, 22:05 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Lorna is full of the yuletide spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special, and Ken gets stuck in the middle. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Midwife:: Robin French
Dr King:: Claire Redcliffe
John the Waiter:: Asim Chaudhry
Ticket Inspector:: Nathan Clough
Ticket Seller:: Rosalind Adler
Choir:: Out of the Blue
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 2: Ivy Nanny

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Sep 2022, 02:50 on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Comedy series. Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is dead against it. Can Ken change her mind with the help of new family member Ivy? Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Angela:: Jessica Fostekew
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Goran:: Kieran O'Brien
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Sid Thompson:: Adriano Broccu
Stunts:: Martin Vose
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Stunt coordinator:: Crispin Layfield
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 1: Marriage

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd May 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd May 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Question: What do you do when you've got a tax bill you can't pay? Answer: Marry your irritating flatmate. Result: Mayhem. Show more

Contributors

Vicky:: Emma Pierson
Matt:: Jody Latham
Peter:: Philip Jackson
Julie:: Janine Duvitski
Colonel Bill:: Rupert Vansittart
Registrar:: Jane Slavin
Actor:: Fergus Craig
Actor:: Colin Hoult
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 2: Camping

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Vicky decides to dust down her girl guide badges and go camping with friends. But her original plans for camping buddies don't quite work out. Show more

Contributors

Vicky:: Emma Pierson
Matt:: Jody Latham
Peter:: Philip Jackson
Julie:: Janine Duvitski
Colonel Bill:: Rupert Vansittart
Man on Radio:: Colin Hoult
Camping Store Man:: Colin Hoult
Shopkeeper:: Fergus Craig
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 3: Crime

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Jun 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 5^th Jun 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

After looking at the latest crime statistics, Vicky decides to learn self-defence. But she doesn't expect to see Matt's mother at the same class. Show more

Contributors

Vicky:: Emma Pierson
Matt:: Jody Latham
Peter:: Philip Jackson
Julie:: Janine Duvitski
Colonel Bill:: Rupert Vansittart
Steve:: Stephen Mangan
Natalie:: Kellie Shirley
Waitress:: Anna Morris
Shopkeeper:: Fergus Craig
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 4: Kosher

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Jun 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Jun 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

After watching Fiddler on the Roof for the first time, Matt decides to convert to Judaism. As the house goes kosher, Vicky takes evasive action. Show more

Contributors

Vicky:: Emma Pierson
Matt:: Jody Latham
Peter:: Philip Jackson
Julie:: Janine Duvitski
Colonel Bill:: Rupert Vansittart
TV Presenter:: Fergus Craig
Librarian:: Fergus Craig
Butcher:: Colin Hoult
Rabbi Schulman:: Henry Goodman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 5: Baby

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Jun 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

After Matt agrees to look after his mate's baby, Vicky decides to borrow it to become a 'single mother'. She is certain it will help with her upcoming pay review. Show more

Contributors

Vicky:: Emma Pierson
Matt:: Jody Latham
Peter:: Philip Jackson
Julie:: Janine Duvitski
Colonel Bill:: Rupert Vansittart
Steve:: Stephen Mangan
Natalie:: Kellie Shirley
Waitress:: Anna Morris
Shopkeeper:: Fergus Craig
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series