Parents
2012 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 8.3 · Comedy
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Flying the nest is a milestone moment, a melange of nerves and delight as you unfurl yourself from the parental wing to do the independent thing, to grow up and never look back. But what if unforeseen circumstances force you to return and shack up with mum and dad once again?
Directed by Simon Delaney
Network: Sky One
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Sally Phillips Jenny Pope -
Susie Blake Alma Miller -
Tom Conti Len Miller -
Jadie-Rose Hobson Becky Pope -
Christian Lees Sam Pope -
Darren Strange Nick Pope -
Imogen Stubbs Isabelle Hopkins
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