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Grandma's House

Grandma's House

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Grandma's House

2010- 2012

2 Seasons

12 Episodes

6.5(20 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

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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Tiger Aspect

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Simon Amstell

Simon Amstell

Simon

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Grandma Lily

Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front

Tanya

James Smith

James Smith

Clive Freeman

Samantha Spiro

Samantha Spiro

Auntie Liz

Jamal Hadjkura

Jamal Hadjkura

Adam

Creative team

Created by: Simon Amstell
Dan Swimer
Showrunner: Sophie Clarke-Jervoise
Simon Lupton
Produced by: Ben Cavey

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