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Grandma's House

  • 2010–2012
  • 2 seasons
  • Comedy

Simon Amstell stars as a fictionalised version of himself, a TV presenter who quits his job, leading to family drama, particularly with his mother, Tanya, and her boyfriend, Clive, all unfolding at his grandmother's house.

Episodes

6 episodes
  1. 1The Day Simon Officially Became a Very Good and Totally Employable Actor

    30 minApr 19, 2012

    It has been six months since the death of Grandpa, and Simon is living with Grandma. He has lost his presenting career and London flat, but is now set to act in a low-key BBC comedy. Tanya and Liz haven't spoken to each other since their father's funeral, and Grandma makes an underhanded attempt at bringing them back together. Meanwhile, for the sake of the reunion, man-of-the-house Simon needs to get rid of an interesting young visitor and an uncomfortably persistent Clive

  2. 2The Day Simon Thought It May Be a Good Idea to Find New Living Arrangements

    30 minApr 26, 2012

    Simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it. Liz's husband Barry makes a rare appearance as they strive to spend some quality time together. Simon learns that Barry's firm has a flat in London but must negotiate a way around Barry's personality in order to escape. Meanwhile, as Clive attempts to impress Tanya with his work on the roof, Adam discovers something from the past.

  3. 3The Day Simon Attempted to Express Actual Feelings Just Like a Person

    30 minMay 3, 2012

    Having landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death of her husband and Tanya has arranged a thrilling surprise for her own birthday. Also, unbeknownst to the family, Clive wakes up in Grandma's loft due to issues with alcohol.

  4. 4The Day Simon Was Really Determined to Heal his Grandma's Pain

    30 minMay 10, 2012

    Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. There seems to be chemistry between him and the talented actor/director Ben Theodore, and there's even talk of a possible date tonight. The rift between Liz and Tanya threatens to deepen as Clive arrives with some rather upsetting news. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania

  5. 5The Day Simon Found Himself Back on the Path to Fulfilment and Joy

    30 minMay 17, 2012

    Tanya is thrilled when Simon finally makes his big TV comeback, albeit a short interview to promote his play. Simon is starting to feel validated as an artist - however, a tiny off-the-cuff comment he made about an opera singer's tumour has been picked up by a popular newspaper, who really don't like that sort of thing.

  6. 6The Day Simon and His Family Opened the Door to Acceptance

    30 minMay 24, 2012

    It's Tanya and Clive's wedding day again, but Simon has other concerns as he is given a lesson in tough love. His play is also in jeopardy since director Ben Theodore has suddenly dropped out. Meanwhile Barry has gone missing, Adam finds new love, and all of Simon's problems could be resolved as Ben arrives with wonderful news.

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Series cast

Simon AmstellSimon12 episodes
Linda BassettGrandma Lily12 episodes
Rebecca FrontTanya12 episodes
James SmithClive Freeman12 episodes
Samantha SpiroAuntie Liz12 episodes
Jamal HadjkuraAdam11 episodes
Geoffrey HutchingsGrandpa Bernie6 episodes
Iwan RheonBen Theodore2 episodes
Oliver CoopersmithMark2 episodes
Vincent FranklinUncle Barry2 episodes
Pam FerrisDeborah1 episode
Allan CordunerRichard1 episode
Harry PeacockGary1 episode
Jessie CaveZazzy1 episode

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