The Gibson Family Games
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Kieran R Cooper |
| Written by | Kieran R Cooper |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kieran R Cooper, Matt Beale, Kate Jones |
| Producers | Ben Caudell, Sam Ward, Kenny Tanner |
| Editor | Jerry Ramsbottom |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 25 July 2024 – 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
editThe 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
editMain Cast
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 6 | 25 July 2024 | 29 August 2024 | |
| 2 | 6 | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Special | 2025 | |||
Series 1 (2020)
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.K. viewers (millions) [1] | |
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| 1 | "Snakes and Ladders" | Unknown | Kieran R Cooper | 25 July 2024 | N/A | |
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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" | Unknown | Kieran R Cooper | 1 August 2024 | N/A | |
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Dina organises a bowling trip, not for Quentin's birthday, but for game night of course. | ||||||
| 3 | "Hide'n'seek" | Unknown | Kieran R Cooper | 8 August 2024 | N/A | |
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Astrid suggests they play hide'n'seek during a in a department store | ||||||
| 4 | "Cake Decorating" | Unknown | Kieran R Cooper | 15 August 2024 | N/A | |
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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" | Unknown | Kieran R Cooper | 22 August 2024 | N/A | |
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Jethro ignites an argument in the family group chat on who can get home from work the quickest | ||||||
| 6 | "Pub Quiz" | Unknown | Kieran R Cooper | 29 August 2024 | N/A | |
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The Gibsons arrive at a pub quiz ready to mop the floor with their competitive prowess. | ||||||