2Point4 Children

1991-09-03 · Series 1 of 2point4 Children first aired on 3rd September 1991 with six episodes finishing on 8th October 1991.

1992-09-08 · Series 2 of 2point4 Children first aired on 8th September 1992 with six episodes finishing on 20th October 1992 with a Christmas special airing on 22nd December 1992.

1993-09-07 · Series 3 of 2point4 Children first aired on 7th September 1993 with six episodes finishing on 12th October 1993 with a Christmas special airing on 20th December 1993.

S03 E01 · 1993-09-07

The Secret Diary of David Porter

It is impossible to keep secrets in a family, as David's diary reveals.

S03 E02 · 1993-09-14

When the Children Are Asleep

When Bill thinks the house next door is being robbed, she sets in motion a chain of events filled with terror, burglary - and radio phone-ins.

S03 E03 · 1993-09-21

Badger's Bend

Bill discovers that Ben has a serious addiction problem. Rona pays a visit to her old school reunion in an attempt to drum up interest in the catering business.

S03 E04 · 1993-09-28

Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Bill and Rona's first job is disrupted by Mother Nature.

S03 E05 · 1993-10-05

Beam Me Up, Scotty

Bill's business faces closure and Ben's business is also in trouble because of a feud.

S03 E06 · 1993-10-12

Whoopee, We're All Going to Die

The Porters' holiday in Florida looks like ending in disaster when Bill's namesake pursues her across America.

S03 E07 · 1993-12-20

Babes in the Wood (1993 Christmas Special)

The Porter family and their friend Rona decide to spend a relaxing Christmas with Bette and Auntie Pearl in a hotel in the country.

1994-09-05 · Series 4 of 2point4 Children first aired on 5th September 1994 with six episodes finishing on 10th October 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1994.

S04 E01 · 1994-09-05

The Parent Trap

Bill and Ben demonstrate how not to embarrass your daughter in front of your potential in-laws.

S04 E02 · 1994-09-12

Family Plot

Bill resorts to drastic measures to bring about an evening of culture and sparkling conversation.

S04 E03 · 1994-09-19

Fortuosity

A strange ethereal force causes the arrival of a sinister letter at the Porter household.

S04 E04 · 1994-09-26

Curiosity Killed the Cat

Confined to bed with flu, Bill has difficulty finding out what is going on downstairs - which is just as well!

S04 E05 · 1994-10-03

Frenzy

Jenny is forced to confide in her father for once. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona encounter some unexpected visitors in Rona's home - snakes!

S04 E06 · 1994-10-10

You Only Live Twice

Bill, Ben and Rona take stock of their lives.

S04 E07 · 1994-12-26

Relax-ay-voo (1994 Christmas Special)

Ben wants to go to France for the Christmas holiday, but after the previous year's mishaps, Bill is determined to stay at home, where nothing disastrous can happen.

1995-10-02 · Series 5 of 2point4 Children first aired on 2nd October 1995 with six episodes finishing on 6th November 1995 with a Christmas special airing on 24th December 1995.

S05 E01 · 1995-10-02

Greed

The Porters argue about how to spend the lottery jackpot.

S05 E02 · 1995-10-09

We'd Like to Know a Little Bit More About You for Our Files

Bill and Ben are concerned about David's private life.

S05 E03 · 1995-10-16

The Deep

Disaster strikes when Bill and Ben look after the Grimes' house.

S05 E04 · 1995-10-23

Mayday

Jenny is worried when her boyfriend's grandmother comes to tea.

S05 E05 · 1995-10-30

Seven Dials

What could possibly stop Bill and Ben being on time for David's acting competition?

S05 E06 · 1995-11-06

The Truth Is Out There

Ben and David organise a seance, in a paranormal attempt to help Rona keep her house.

S05 E07 · 1995-12-24

Porky's (1995 Christmas Special)

In a display of poor judgment, Bill entrusts Ben with buying all the food for Christmas. Ben surprises everyone by not buying a turkey, but by bringing home a live pig instead.

1996-11-14 · Series 6 of 2point4 Children first aired on 14th November 1996 with seven episodes finishing on 20th December 1996 with a Christmas special airing on 26th December 1996.

S06 E01 · 1996-11-14

Dog Day Afternoon

Ben is bored and missing the football season, while Bill and Rona are also feeling listless. Meanwhile, Jenny's boyfriend sets off to buy a ring.

S06 E02 · 1996-11-21

The Lady Vanishes

Bill is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing time at home, but fate intervenes.

S06 E03 · 1996-11-28

Vertigo

Bill tells Rona not to heed the dire predictions of Psychic Sadie's latest horoscope. But following a worrying phone call from her eccentric Aunt Belle, she is not so certain.

S06 E04 · 1996-12-05

The Trouble With Harry

Bill's not keen to agree to owning a family pet. Ben suggests they create an imaginary dog for two weeks - but they end up with three real ones.

S06 E05 · 1996-12-12

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Ben's disaffection with his age leads him into a vulnerable situation when he applies to join a plumbers' secret society known only as the Brotherhood of the Plunger.

S06 E06 · 1996-12-19

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Bill is locked inside a wardrobe wearing only a fur coat. Ben is facing a midlife crisis.

S06 E07 · 1996-12-20

And Now the Screaming Starts

Rona turns up with an abandoned baby, which crawls under the floorboards. Ben finds a novel way of coping when he starts to feel depressed about his age.

S06 E08 · 1996-12-26

Two Years Before the Mast (1996 Christmas Special)

Bill, Ben, Rona and David end up as stowaways on a cruise ship. Jenny is stuck at home with Bette and Aunt Pearl, who set about making Christmas dinner.

1998-02-26 · Series 7 of 2point4 Children first aired on 26th February 1998 with seven episodes finishing on 9th April 1998.

S07 E01 · 1998-02-26

Perfect Day

Tension mounts as Jenny awaits her A-level results. Meanwhile Bill discovers that Ben has swapped the family car for a more sensible one - or so he claims.

S07 E02 · 1998-03-05

When Saturday Comes

Ben's football team need to win the next three Saturday matches and he feels there's only one way to ensure they do - to Bill and Rona's horror.

S07 E03 · 1998-03-12

Malcolm X

An ex-boyfriend who has made it big in Hollywood pays Bill an unexpected visit, bringing a serious threat to the future of the entire family.

S07 E04 · 1998-03-19

The Sweet Hereafter

A box of sample chocolate that Ben brings home leads to an addictive weekend for the Porters.

S07 E05 · 1998-03-26

When Did You Last See Your Father?

Bill's mum Bette makes a shocking confession about her late husband. He wasn't cremated but was, in fact, cryogenically frozen.

S07 E06 · 1998-04-02

The Italian Job

An Italian exchange student arrives in the Porter household, causing disruption for everyone - but just who is his mysterious father?

S07 E07 · 1998-04-09

The Heart Has Its Reasons

Bill and Ben bid farewell to Jenny.

1999-11-16 · Series 8 of 2point4 Children first aired on 16th November 1999 with six episodes finishing with the last ever episode 'The Millennium Experience' on 30th December 1999.

S08 E01 · 1999-11-16

Fame

The Porters worry that their tendency towards bizarre situations will jeopardise their aim to foster a child.

S08 E02 · 1999-11-23

Enter the Dragon

The arrival of Bill's mother in the household proves detrimental to Declan's discipline.

S08 E03 · 1999-11-30

Sticky Fingers

Ben is annoyed when Jenny brings her new boyfriend to stay. Bill and Declan have sticky problems.

S08 E04 · 1999-12-07

After the Fox

When Bill and Rona go to France to buy cheap wine, they return with more than expected.

S08 E05 · 1999-12-14

Carry on Screaming

It's Halloween, and Ben learns something disturbing from a long-lost uncle.

S08 E06 · 1999-12-30

The Millennium Experience

After all the panic about what may happen at the millennium, Bill is determined that the night will be a memorable one for all the family.