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Grandma's House

TV·2010–2012·2 seasons, 12 episodes·BBC Two·Comedy·30m·Created by Simon Amstell, Dan Swimer

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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.

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2010AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Grandma's House S01E01The Day Simon Told His Family About His Important DecisionAugust 9, 2010When Simon tells his mum Tanya that he's quitting the entertainment show he presents, she is less than happy. While Simon struggles to make
  2. S01E02Grandma's House S01E02The Day Simon Decided It Might Be a Nice Idea to Surprise His Mother with a GiftAugust 16, 2010Simon has brought his mum, Tanya, an extravagant gift which she refuses to accept. He's also trying to convince her that maybe she shouldn't
  3. S01E03Grandma's House S01E03The Day Simon Announced That He Was in Control of the UniverseAugust 23, 2010Simon has fallen in love. He's also read a book that leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. The family isn't im
  4. S01E04Grandma's House S01E04The Day Simon Decided He Was ForlornAugust 30, 2010Simon is having a life crisis and is depressed. The situation is exacerbated when a guest he interviewed on his show attacks him in the pres
  5. S01E05Grandma's House S01E05The Day Simon Felt the Family Was Ready to Be HealedSeptember 6, 2010Simon has been on a life-changing course and has decided it's his job to heal the family. He starts by giving his Granddad an exercise ball.
  6. S01E06Grandma's House S01E06The Day Simon Finally Found the Strength to Accept that His Mother Was Getting MarriedSeptember 13, 2010When Grandpa is taken ill, it's unsure whether Tanya and Clive will be able to get married today. Grandma takes on the responsibility of try

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes2012AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Grandma's House S02E01The Day Simon Officially Became a Very Good and Totally Employable ActorApril 19, 2012It 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
  2. S02E02Grandma's House S02E02The Day Simon Thought It May Be a Good Idea to Find New Living ArrangementsApril 26, 2012Simon 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 appearanc
  3. S02E03Grandma's House S02E03The Day Simon Attempted to Express Actual Feelings Just Like a PersonMay 3, 2012Having landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death
  4. S02E04Grandma's House S02E04The Day Simon Was Really Determined to Heal his Grandma's PainMay 10, 2012Simon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. There seems to be chemistry between him and the talented actor/director Ben Theodor
  5. S02E05Grandma's House S02E05The Day Simon Found Himself Back on the Path to Fulfilment and JoyMay 17, 2012Tanya is thrilled when Simon finally makes his big TV comeback, albeit a short interview to promote his play. Simon is starting to feel vali
  6. S02E06Grandma's House S02E06The Day Simon and His Family Opened the Door to AcceptanceMay 24, 2012It'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 s

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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