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Happy Families

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1985
1 Season
6 Episodes
EN
Ended

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Happy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told the story of the dysfunctional Fuddle family. It starred Jennifer Saunders as Granny Fuddle, Dawn French as the Cook and Adrian Edmondson as her imbecilic grandson Guy. The plot centred around Guy's attempts to find his four sisters - also played by Saunders, for a family reunion.

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Season 1

E1

Edith

Oct 17, 1985

A six-part comedy series written by Ben Elton. A family shrouded in the mist of time... a dying grandmother sends a complete idiot on an unbelievably difficult mission... to find his sisters and bring them back.

E2

Cassie

Oct 24, 1985

Guy, with his small suitcase and matching brain, travels to Hollywood on the continuing quest to find his lost sisters and return them to mad old Granny Fuddle. This proves difficult since sister Cassie is now a big TV star and he is still an idiot!

E3

Madeleine

Oct 31, 1985

Beautiful, imbecilic Madelaine Fuddle lives in an artistic community in France; ugly imbecilic Guy Fuddle attempts to persuade her to return home to crotchety Granny Fuddle. Meanwhile the village priest longs to return to the old religious virtues, like setting fire to people who do not agree with him.

E4

Joyce

Nov 7, 1985

It must be a really terrible thing to be a nun locked up in a closed order with a seriously annoying novice like Joyce. However, Novice Joyce has seen The Sound of Music.... and likes being a nun, so to get her home Guy will have to be really clever which, unfortunately, is out of the question.

E5

Roxanne

Nov 14, 1985

Guy Fuddle has now managed to persuade three out of four of his sisters to return home to crazy granny. However, this time he is going to have to persuade the Home Secretary because Roxanne Fuddle is doing bird.

E6

Reunion

Nov 21, 1985

Well, this is the denouement... The four granddaughters return home and face their mad, old Granny which, quite apart from anything else, is going to be a very difficult piece of trick photography. Anyway, the questions and the lies of 20 years are finally sorted out as the stupid Fuddle family are reunited at last.

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About Happy Families

Happy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told the story of the dysfunctional Fuddle family. It starred Jennifer Saunders as Granny Fuddle, Dawn French as the Cook and Adrian Edmondson as her imbecilic grandson Guy. The plot centred around Guy's attempts to find his four sisters - also played by Saunders, for a family reunion. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

Happy Families Cast and Characters

The cast features Stephen Fry (as Doctor De Quincy), Jennifer Saunders (as Granny Fuddle), Adrian Edmondson (as Guy Fuddle), Dawn French (as Cook), and Helen Lederer (as Flossie). Their performances are a major reason Happy Families has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Happy Families

Happy Families flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Is Happy Families good? What's the rating?

Happy Families holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 6 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Happy Families?

The main cast includes Stephen Fry, Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson, and Dawn French, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Happy Families available in English?

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When was Happy Families released?

Happy Families first aired in 1985.

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How many seasons and episodes does Happy Families have?

Happy Families currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Happy Families about?

Happy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told the story of the dysfunctional Fuddle family. It starred Jennifer Saunders as Granny Fuddle, Dawn French as the Cook and Adrian Edmondson as her imbecilic grandson Guy. The plot centred around Guy's attempts to fi… It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.

In which language is Happy Families originally available?

Happy Families was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Happy Families first released?

Happy Families first premiered on October 17, 1985 (1985). The series has since concluded its run.

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