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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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Series 1 · 4. The Thespian
Series 1: 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.
⏱ 29 mins
Your Time
Mon 13 Apr · 20:30
UK
Mon 13 Apr · 20:30
Recent
Series 1 · 3. Team Pritchard
Series 1: 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.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Mon 13 Apr · 20:00
UK
Mon 13 Apr · 20:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 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.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 13 Apr · 20:30
UK
Mon 13 Apr · 20:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 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.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 13 Apr · 20:00
UK
Mon 13 Apr · 20:00

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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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When is Only Child next on?

The next broadcast of Only Child airs at Mon 20 Apr · 20:00(UK: Mon 20 Apr · 20:00) on BBC Scotland.

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