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Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast

Welcome to the first ever 2point4 Children podcast! Join J.D. Collins and guests in reliving all the surreal adventures of the Porter family. Plus, series creator and writer, Andrew Marshall contributes behind the scenes anecdotes of his successful and underrated BBC 90s sitcom.

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01:14:32

Series 7 Episode 1 - Perfect Day

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2022/03/06

We're back! And.... I'm not speaking to you! Just kidding, but none of the family speak to each other as Bill's Perfect Day turns upside down. David gives Jenny fake exam results. She dyes his hair green. And Ben's bought a life sized replica of FAB1! Chris returns to chat about this perfect opening to Series 7 which sees a full blown domestic at the Porter household!

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01:07:01

2point4 Interview - John Pickard (David Porter)

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2022/02/27

David Porter's all grown up! Here is J.D.'s chat with John Pickard about 2point4 Children and more...

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01:24:38

Health & Efficiency (1993-1995)

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2022/02/20

Following the success of 2point4 Children, Andrew Marshall wrote two series of the hospital sitcom Health & Efficiency. Despite one of the most impressive cast of actors ever brought together for a sitcom, a politically charged premise and a darkly comical look at the challenges facing the NHS in the 1990s (which, without doubt, remains relevant today) it has been all but forgotten about. In this special episode of Don't Slam Your Podcast, Andrew Marshall shares memories of his underrated sitcom

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01:26:35

Two Years Before the Mast - 1996 Christmas Special

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/12/26

The Porters are stowaways on the Oriana and they're in Auntie Tina's cabin! Podcast friend David joins J.D. to chat about this fan favourite festive farce from 1996. Plus, Andrew Marshall gives us behind the scenes details about its conception, the challenges of filming on a cruise ship and more!

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01:21:28

Series 6 Episode 7 - And Now the Screaming Starts

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/12/20

Tom Selway returns to chat with J.D. about the Series Six finale. Bill's bad day worsens; Ben's gone missing and Rona takes home a baby (played by Julia Hill's real life daughter and comedy sensation Abi Clarke), who was left abandoned by a hospital. Poor Bill then has to help Rona retrieve the baby after she becomes trapped in the most awkward of places!

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01:23:30

Serie 6 Episode 6 - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/12/19

New guest Tom Selway joins J.D. for the two part Series 6 finale. In Part 1, Bill inherits a mink coat and finds herself sold off at an auction to the highest bidder. Part 2 will be released tomorrow.

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01:33:09

Series 6 Episode 5 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/12/12

Ben receives an invitation to join... The Brotherhood of the Plunger. New guest Ian joins J.D. to discuss an episode which includes the most elaborate set in the series and Andrew Marshall reveals its inspiration.

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00:57:58

Series 6 Episode 4 - The Trouble With Harry

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/12/05

How will the family convince Bill that they can look after a dog? Simple; by pretending they have an imaginary one! So how do they end up with 3?! Podcast friend Matthew returns to dissect The Trouble With Harry.

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01:06:45

Series 6 Episode 3 - Vertigo

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/11/28

"One careless move today will result in a serious fall." Later on, Bill, Rona and Aunt Belle are trapped on a window ledge "like a set of paper doilies." Chris returns to discuss Vertigo, another fan favourite, which includes one of the most effective special effects in a sitcom. And, if you have ever wondered how it was achieved, Andrew Marshall explains it all.

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01:03:10

Series 6 Episode 2 - The Lady Vanishes

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/11/21

It's Halloween night. Bill grows suspicious as strange goings on occur next door. But surely the worlds most famous vampire hasn't moved to Chepstow Road? Podcast friend David returns to discuss this treat of an episode. Plus, Andrew Marshall provides insight into the mechanics of the script and even reveals a plot for, the never made, Series 9.

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01:21:24

Series 6 Episode 1 - Dog Day Afternoon

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/11/14

A new series begins the Nick Wood era. Seasoned podcaster Tom Mason joins J.D. for Dog Day Afternoon, an episode which sees the lengths the Porters will go to inject some excitement to a boring afternoon.

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01:14:48

Porky's - 1995 Christmas Special

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/11/07

It's the 1995 Christmas Special and another dose of Yuletide mayhem as the Porters battle against a pig! New guest Matthew joins J.D. to unwrap the seasonal special that would also become Richard Boden's final episode.

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01:00:39

Series 5 Episode 6 - The Truth Is Out There

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/10/30

It's not the Halloween specials, but how spooky that our latest episode, released today, is not only called The Truth Is Out There, but includes a seance! Marc returns to discuss the Series Five finale that sees big changes in store for Rona.

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01:24:28

Series 5 Episode 5 - Seven Dials

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/10/23

Only 2point4 Children could get away with a Prisoner spoof and encountering Shirley Bassey's costume warehouse... in the same episode! Sitcom Stephen geeks out with J.D. over this much loved slice of classic comedy brilliance.

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01:39:44

Series 5 Episode 4 - Mayday

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/10/16

Bank Holiday Monday. Clive's family, including his German grandmother, visit the Porters. But so do Bette and Aunt Pearl. And it's the Anniversary of VE day. What could possibly go wrong? New guest Marc has a lively chat with J.D. on Mayday and, yes, they do mention the war...

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01:00:58

Series 5 Episode 3 - The Deep

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/10/09

Does Ben ever learn? No, and once again the Porters are responsible for the Grimes' house and something else they haven't been told needs looking after. Too late, as Bill and Ben find dead fish and rush to replace them. New guest Richard joins J.D. to discuss an episode which sees the Porters in The Deep.... more than ever before. Plus, Andrew Marshall recalls the real life inspiration and how, despite careful special effects, the episode ended up becoming a Point of View....

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01:09:47

Series 5 Episode 2 - We'd Like to Know a Little Bit...

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/10/02

What is David doing? Surely he can't be seeing an older woman? So why does Bill get a bad feeling when hearing Mrs Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel? Podcast friend Martin returns to discuss this rather risqué episode of 2point4 Children.

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01:46:54

Series 5 Episode 1 - Greed

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/09/25

It's a rollover week(!) and Ben buys a lottery ticket, despite the chances of winning. We witness an orgy of greed as the Porters argue over how they'd spend the money. So why do Bill and Rona end up wearing Donald Duck masks? All is revealed as Russell returns to chat with J.D. about Greed, the classic "lottery episode" that opens the fifth series.

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01:29:18

Relax-Ay-Voo - 1994 Christmas Special

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/09/18

Bill's hopes for a quiet Christmas at home are quickly dashed by a mysterious advancement in technology known as the internet and the power SHE seemingly has to make anything happen... anything at all! Join J.D. and Forrest as they discuss this unique seasonal special, while Andrew Marshall takes us back to the early days of the Internet.

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00:46:20

Series 4 Episode 6 - You Only Live Twice

Don"t Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast ·

2021/09/11

Thomas and J.D. discuss this very sombre, but never far from laughs, Series 4 finale. You Only Live Twice sees the Porters deal with the aftermath of the house fire. How will they rebuild their lives? Andrew Marshall once again gives us insight as to how the production team approached such a task.

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