Claire Skinner

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Outnumbered axed

13 Sep 2012

TV Gossip

'Outnumbered' has been axed by the BBC. The popular sitcom - which stars comedian Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner as the long-suffering parents to their three children, played by Tyger Drew-Honey, Dan Roche, and Ramona Marquez - will not return for a…

Mr Blue Sky

27 Mar 20123 stars

Second season of Andrew Collins' warmly cosy Radio 4 comedy

When a recession hits, even optimists can feel the heat. In the opening episode of Mr Blue Sky’s second series lovable oaf Harvey Easter tries a few tricks to save the pennies. Such as walking to the newsagent rather than having his paper delivered…

Outnumbered axed by BBC

7 Dec 2011

TV Gossip

'Outnumbered' won't be back for a new series next year. The BBC One comedy - which stars Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner as stressed parents trying to control their three children - will now only be brought back for one-off specials as bosses are…

Bill Bailey to star in Doctor Who Xmas special

21 Sep 2011

TV Gossip

'Outnumbered' actress Claire Skinner and Bill Bailey are to guest-star in the 'Doctor Who' Christmas special. The two stars will also be joined by 'Fast Show' actress Arabella Weir and comedian Alexander Armstrong in the festive episode with the…

Five comedy shows worth watching on TV

16 Apr 2010

1: Outnumbered This superb celebration of parental incompetence continues with mum (Claire Skinner) finding an inappropriate image on the family computer and launching an investigation to discover the dodgy downloader’s identity. BBC1, Thu 15 Apr…