Grandma's House Series 1, Episode 2 - The Day Simon Decided It Might Be A Nice Idea To Surprise His Mother With A Gift - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Simon has brought his mum, Tanya, an extravagant gift which she refuses to accept.

Preview clips

Further details

Simon has bought his mum a car and is still trying to convince her that maybe she shouldn't marry Clive.

Meanwhile, it's Liz's birthday but nobody seems to care.

Grandad has news from the doctor about his cancer scare and Simon has decided he might write a play for the theatre. However, his family isn't impressed.

Broadcast details

Date

Monday 16th August 2010

Time

10pm

Channel

BBC Two

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Simon Amstell Simon
Linda Bassett Grandma
Rebecca Front Tanya
James Smith Clive
Samantha Spiro Auntie Liz
Jamal Hadjkura Adam
Geoffrey Hutchings Grandpa

Writing team

Simon Amstell Writer
Dan Swimer Writer
Jeremy Dyson Script Editor

Production team

Christine Gernon Director
Ben Cavey Producer
Sophie Clarke-Jervoise Executive Producer
Simon Lupton Executive Producer
Simon Bird Line Producer
Liana Del Giudice Editor
Jonathan Paul Green Production Designer
Rachel Freck Casting Director
Sarah Burns Costume Designer
Andy Hollis Director of Photography
Nichola Bellamy Make-up Designer
Paul Clark Composer
Lee Trevor 1st Assistant Director

Video

Simon's New Car

Simon reluctantly shows Clive his new car in an effort to bond with him. However, Simon is not impressed when Clive thinks he's bought a lemon.

Featuring: Simon Amstell (Simon) & James Smith (Clive).