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The Gibson Family Games

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GenreComedy
Created byKieran R Cooper
Written byKieran R Cooper
Starring
  • Yvette Fielding
  • Jason Durr
  • Callie Cooke
  • Thomas Atkinson
  • Ruby Stokes
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersKieran R Cooper, Matt Beale, Kate Jones
ProducersBen Caudell, Sam Ward, Kenny Tanner
EditorJerry Ramsbottom
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time25 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC Two
Release25 July 2024 (2024-07-25) –
present

The Gibson Family Games is a British television comedy series, written by Kieran R Cooper. The series first broadcast in July 2024 on BBC Two as apart of their new comedy season roll out. The series follows the titular Gibson family competing against each other in weekly game nights to get off in their unique ways. It stars Yvette Fielding, Jason Durr, Callie Cooke, Thomas Atkinson, and Ruby Stokes.

The series has received positive reviews. It was renewed for a second series and a Christmas special to air in 2025.

Premise

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The Gibson family gathers or is pushed together every week to play a family game, all of which have their own needs and desires which they use the games to fulfill. Each episode focuses on a different game and in a singular location.

Cast

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Main Cast

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  • Yvette Fielding as Hilda Gibson, the matriarch, and fiercely competitive. She uses the games to win and feel superior.
  • Jason Durr as Quentin Gibson, the patriarch, submissive, and a pushover. He uses the games to woo Hilda.
  • Callie Cooke as Astrid Gibson, oldest daughter, and social media influencer in the making. She uses the games to project her into fame.
  • Thomas Atkinson as Jethro Gibson, middle child, weird and lovesick. He uses the games to stalk and keep tabs on his crush, Mike.
  • Ruby Stokes as Dina Gibson, youngest daughter, slightly insane and controlling. She created the games as an escape to keep her family close.
  • Margot as Rosie, the Gibson's layabout materialistic pet with a human-like I.Q.

Supporting Cast

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  • TBC as Ethan, Astrid's butler-esc boyfriend.
  • TBC as Imogen, Dina's best friend who wants to assess her mentally.
  • TBC as Mike, Jethro's friend and obsession.
  • TBC as Sally, Hilda's boss and nemesis.
  • TBC as Sally's Husband

Episodes

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1625 July 2024 (2024-07-25)29 August 2024 (2024-08-29)
262025 (2025)2025 (2025)
Special2025 (2025)

Series 1 (2020)

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.K. viewers
(millions) [1]
1"Snakes and Ladders"UnknownKieran R Cooper25 July 2024 (2024-07-25)N/A
Quentin's chances of wooing his wife Hilda are ruined when his kids come crashing in announcing it's time for game night.
2"Bowling"UnknownKieran R Cooper1 August 2024 (2024-08-01)N/A
Dina organises a bowling trip, not for Quentin's birthday, but for game night of course.
3"Hide'n'seek"TBAKieran R Cooper8 August 2024 (2024-08-08)TBD
Astrid suggests they play hide'n'seek during a in a department store
4"Cake Decorating"TBAKieran R Cooper15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)TBD
Dina won't clean up the kitchen until the cakes she's baked are decorated, Hild and Quentin turn this into a game night
5"Race Home"TBAKieran R Cooper22 August 2024 (2024-08-22)TBD
Jethro ignites an argument in the family group chat on who can get home from work the quickest
6"Pub Quiz"TBAKieran R Cooper29 August 2024 (2024-08-29)TBD
The Gibsons arrive at a pub quiz ready to mop the floor with their competitive prowess.
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