Outnumbered to return to BBC for first new episode in eight years

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BBC comedy Outnumbered is set to return for a surprise Christmas special episode this winter. The much loved sitcom about the Brockman family, starring Hugh Dennis as the father, Claire Skinner as the mother and their three children played by Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez, ran from 2007 to 2014, with the last Christmas special airing in 2016. “But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way.” open image in gallery BBC comedy ‘Outnumbered’ is set to return for a surprise Christmas special episode this winter Dennis revealed he couldn’t wait to reprise his role of Pete and act alongside the rest of the cast again in the upcoming Christmas special. “Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn’t feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all.” open image in gallery Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez will all return for the surprise episode Outnumbered creator Andy Hamilton previously hinted in 2016 that the show would likely return for intermittent specials moving forward.