My Family series 2
| My Family Series 2 | |
|---|---|
| Series 2 | |
 My Family Series 2 DVD Cover | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC |
| Original release | 31 August – 30 November 2001 |
| Series chronology | |
The second series of BBC family sitcom My Family originally aired between August 31, 2001, and November 30, 2001. The second series was comissioned after good ratings from the first series. The opening episode, "All Roads Lead To Ramon", re-introduces the five main characters from the first series, with the addition of Brian, played by Kevin Bishop, who appeared in nearly every episode in the series. All thirteen episodes in series two are thirty minutes in length. The series was produced by Rude Boy Productions[1], a company that produces comedies created by Fred Barron.[2] The series was filmed at Pinewood Studios in London[3], in front of a live audience.[4]
Episode Information
| Episode Number | Broadcast Date | Title | Written by | Viewership (Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 2.1 | 31 August 2001 | "All Roads Lead To Ramon" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown | 8.95 |
| 10 – 2.2 | 7 September 2001 | "The Unkindest Cut" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida | 9.04 |
| 11 – 2.3 | 14 September 2001 | "Parisian Beauty" | Anrdea Solomons | 8.24 |
| 12 – 2.4 | 21 September 2001 | "Trust Never Sleeps" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown | 9.55 |
| 13 – 2.5 | 28 September 2001 | "Death And Ben Take A Holiday" | Fred Barron | 9.65 |
| 14 – 2.6 | 5 October 2001 | "Driving Miss Crazy" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown | 11 |
| 15 – 2.7 | 12 October 2001 | "I Second That Emulsion" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown | 11.22 |
| 16 – 2.8 | 19 October 2001 | "The Age Of Romance" | James Hendire & Ian Brown | 11.05 |
| 17 – 2.9 | 26 October 2001 | "Get Cartier" | Fred Barron | 11.06 |
| 18 – 2.10 | 2 November 2001 | "Tis A Pity She’s A Whore" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida | 11.06 |
| 19 – 2.11 | 9 November 2001 | "The Last Supper" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida | 12.54 |
| 20 – 2.12 | 23 November 2001 | "Ben Wants To Be A Millionaire" | Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida | 11.22 |
| 21 – 2.13 | 30 November 2001 | "Breakable" | James Hendrie & Ian Brown | 11.15 |
Reception
Viewers
Upon the success of appearing in a prime-time Friday evening slot, the second series was given the same slot for the majority of episodes. The series continued to be a hit with viewers, with the first episode of the series gaining 8.95 million viewers, the second highest rating for the week.[5]. The second series averaged 10.38 million viewers for each episode.
| Rank | Episode | Viewership | Audience Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Supper | 12.54 million | |
| 2-3 | Ben Wants To Be A Millionaire The Age Of Romance |
11.22 million | |
| 4 | I Second That Emulsion | 11.16 million | |
| 5 | Breakable | 11.15 million | |
| 6 | Tis A Pity She’s A Whore | 11.06 million | |
| 7 | Get Cartier | 11.05 million | |
| 8 | Driving Miss Crazy | 11.00 million | |
| 9 | Death And Ben Take A Holiday | 9.65 million | |
| 10 | Trust Never Sleeps | 9.55 million | |
| 11 | The Unkindest Cut | 9.04 million | |
| 12 | All Roads Lead To Ramon | 8.95 million | |
| 13 | Parisian Beauty | 8.24 million |