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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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Channel Episode Time
Recent
Growing
Series 2 1. Growing
Richard just wants to hide away from the world, but Ken has other ideas - mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
Your Time
Mon 04 May · 21:30
UK
Mon 04 May · 21:30
Upcoming Release
Seize the Day-Lewis
Series 2 2. Seize the Day-Lewis
A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.
Your Time
Mon 11 May · 21:00
UK
Mon 11 May · 21:00
Channel
BBC Scotland
Recent
Episode
Growing
Series 2 1. Growing
Richard just wants to hide away from the world, but Ken has other ideas - mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
Time
Your Time
Mon 04 May · 21:30
UK
Mon 04 May · 21:30
Channel
BBC Scotland
Upcoming Release
Episode
Seize the Day-Lewis
Series 2 2. Seize the Day-Lewis
A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.
Time
Your Time
Mon 11 May · 21:00
UK
Mon 11 May · 21:00
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Repeat
Growing
Series 2: 1. Growing
Richard just wants to hide away from the world, but Ken has other ideas - mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
Your Time
Wed 06 May · 20:30
UK
Wed 06 May · 20:30
Repeat
Growing
Series 2: 1. Growing
Richard just wants to hide away from the world, but Ken has other ideas - mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
Your Time
Sat 09 May · 20:30
UK
Sat 09 May · 20:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Growing
Richard just wants to hide away from the world, but Ken has other ideas - mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
Time
Your Time
Wed 06 May · 20:30
UK
Wed 06 May · 20:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Growing
Richard just wants to hide away from the world, but Ken has other ideas - mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
Time
Your Time
Sat 09 May · 20:30
UK
Sat 09 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 Wed 06 May · 20:30(UK: Wed 06 May · 20:30) on BBC One.

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