My Family (Season 0)

Ben Harper is a moderately successful family man and dentist. He is also undergoing a mid-life crisis and trying to cope with the bizarre reality of raising teenage children. His wife Susan seems quite happy, enjoys her job as a London tour guide, however at home her ability to find her way around a cookbook or pantry is less successful. Their three children Nick, Janey, and Michael are as different as chalk and cheese. Nick (19) is on his gap year, but doesn't get much further than the sofa or job centre, Janey is as sharp as a tack and 16 going on 25, while Michael is a very bright, computer-nerdish 12 year old who is just discovering girls.

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    Ding Dong Merrily (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2002-12-25

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: It's Christmas in the Harper household, and as expected, chaos ensues: Janey has some shocking news, Nick is up to his usual antics, and Susan is trying out a new Christmas recipe.

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    Sixty Feet Under (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2003-12-25

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: After doing some Christmas shopping, the Harpers find themselves stuck in an underground train that has broken down. Susan tries to help everyone escape, Nick sells 12 bottles of mineral water to people and Michael gets a girlfriend called Claire.

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    Reloaded (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2004-03-12

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Ben and Susan look back at the last few years of family conundrums and troubles after Ben breaks Susan's leg.

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    Glad Tidings We Bring (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2004-12-24

    Runtime: 49 min

    Overview: Christmas in the Harper household means something special to everyone. For Susan it's the ultimate control opportunity; for Ben, the ultimate nightmare. Nick is having a typically unusual Christmas, Michael's girlfriend is getting much too serious, and Janey comes home with something unexpected which nobody actually wants.

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    The Erroneous Storm (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2005-03-11

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: There is a thunderstorm going on, and after being scared, Michael and Janey join Ben and Susan in their bedroom. They are soon joined by Nick who, thanks to now being a party reviewer, brings with him Adam Hart-Davis, Anthony Head, Myleene Klass, Nell McAndrew, Dermot Murnaghan, Clive Russell and Jamie Theakston.

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    ...And I'll Cry If I Want To (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2005-12-25

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The Harpers' family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember - but one which Ben will prefer to forget.

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    The Heart of Christmas (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2006-12-24

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Ben would do anything to get out of Christmas at home. Michael and Alfie make the most of an empty house and Janey learns that it's tough being a mum.

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    Ho Ho No (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2007-12-26

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Susan's scheme to lure Ben to a country house for a Christmas for two and then 'surprise' him with the family on Christmas Day is doomed. Only the turkey is left unscathed.

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    Have a Unhappy Christmas (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2008-12-24

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present get him into trouble, and Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

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    2039: A Christmas Oddity (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2009-12-24

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a "greed gift exchange", a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

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    Mary Christmas (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2010-12-24

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the Harpers - except that Christmas does not look like being very merry for one little girl. And, whilst it may be a new year, Ben sees a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.

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    BLANK (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2006-12-24

    Runtime: 60 min

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    BLANK (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2007-12-24

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    BLANK (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2005-12-25

    Runtime: 60 min

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    BLANK (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2005-12-25

    Runtime: 55 min

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