The Family is a British fly-on-the-wall documentary series that began airing 17 September 2008 on Channel 4. Each season follows a chosen family, consisting of parents and their children. The project aim was to gain a picture of everyday family life in the United Kingdom, as film-maker and director Jonathan Smith attempted to "condense four months of ordinary family life into eight films". The series is a revival of the original series of the same name that first aired in 1974.
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The series draws to a close with a special 90-minute finale. Dad Sunday prepares for a Nigerian extravaganza, and one family member makes a dramatic departure.
The pressure of running a family business takes its toll, and arguments erupt over who's really in charge.
Eldest son and aspiring rapper Ayo is feeling the heat as he prepares for his first major gig. At the same time, youngest child Ola's summer holiday isn't exactly going to plan.
After six years away from home, eldest daughter Julie returns to the bosom of the family. But not everyone shares her ideas about what makes a modern family home.
Ladies man Ayo opens up his heart about a past relationship, and plucks up the courage to tell mum Vicky about his secret love life.
With Mum and Dad going away, the kids plan a large house party. But first they must decide who rules the roost.
Mum Vicky plans a spectacular party to celebrate Dad Sunday's 60th birthday, and the parents and kids confront the gulf between their two very different generations.
The Family is a British fly-on-the-wall documentary series that began airing 17 September 2008 on Channel 4. Each season follows a chosen family, consisting of parents and their children. The project aim was to gain a picture of everyday family life in the United Kingdom, as film-maker and director Jonathan Smith attempted to "condense four months of ordinary family life into eight films". The series is a revival of the original series of the same name that first aired in 1974.
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