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Richard's eccentric, slightly doddery dad drives him crazy. But amid the squabbles, are they really that different? Warm-hearted comedy with Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh.

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Training Day
Series 2 4. Training Day
Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, the day trip turns into an almighty fiasco.
⏱ 27 mins
Your Time
Mon 25 May · 21:00
UK
Mon 25 May · 21:00
Upcoming Release
Secrets and Ladders
Series 2 5. Secrets and Ladders
Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.
⏱ 27 mins
Your Time
Mon 01 Jun · 21:00
UK
Mon 01 Jun · 21:00
Channel
BBC Scotland
Upcoming Release
Episode
Training Day
Series 2 4. Training Day
Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, the day trip turns into an almighty fiasco.
⏱ 27 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 25 May · 21:00
UK
Mon 25 May · 21:00
Channel
BBC Scotland
Upcoming Release
Episode
Secrets and Ladders
Series 2 5. Secrets and Ladders
Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.
⏱ 27 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 01 Jun · 21:00
UK
Mon 01 Jun · 21:00
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Dual Control
Series 2: 3. Dual Control
Ken needs to resit his driving exam in order to win back his licence. Richard offers to take him out on a mock test, not realising just how rusty his dad has become behind the wheel.
⏱ 27 mins
Your Time
Sat 23 May · 20:00
UK
Sat 23 May · 20:00
Repeat
Training Day
Series 2: 4. Training Day
Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, the day trip turns into an almighty fiasco.
⏱ 27 mins
Your Time
Wed 27 May · 20:30
UK
Wed 27 May · 20:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Dual Control
Ken needs to resit his driving exam in order to win back his licence. Richard offers to take him out on a mock test, not realising just how rusty his dad has become behind the wheel.
⏱ 27 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 23 May · 20:00
UK
Sat 23 May · 20:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Training Day
Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, the day trip turns into an almighty fiasco.
⏱ 27 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 27 May · 20:30
UK
Wed 27 May · 20:30

Available for Streaming

Series 1 6. The Long Goodbye

6. The Long Goodbye

Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean’s ashes.
Duration: 27 mins First broadcast: 21 Nov 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 21 Nov 2026)
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Series 1 5. Who's Brian?

5. Who's Brian?

Richard secures an audition and endeavours to track down Ken’s oldest friend, who Ken lost touch with years ago, in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 21 Nov 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 21 Nov 2026)
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Series 1 4. The Thespian

4. The Thespian

Richard battles medical receptionists in order to secure Ken a doctor’s appointment and is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 21 Nov 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 21 Nov 2026)
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Series 1 3. Team Pritchard

3. Team Pritchard

Richard offers to take Ken to the local golf club, unaware that he’s about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 21 Nov 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 21 Nov 2026)
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Series 1 2. Raisins

2. Raisins

Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken’s house of all his junk. The arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard’s former school nemesis, complicates matters further.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 21 Nov 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 21 Nov 2026)
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Series 1 1. Eh?

1. Eh?

Actor Richard returns home from London to visit his dad, Ken, a year on from the passing of his mum, Jean. He soon realises his dad may need more help than he originally thought.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 10pm 21 Nov 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 21 Nov 2026)
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Only Child FAQs

When is Only Child next on?

The next broadcast of Only Child airs at Mon 25 May · 21:00(UK: Mon 25 May · 21:00) on BBC Scotland.

Which channel is Only Child next on?

Only Child returns on BBC Scotland next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Only Child be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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