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PODCAST

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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01:01:53

Series 4 Episode 5 - Frenzy

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

2021/09/04

Frenzy is the first of an exhilarating 2 part finale. Featuring Bill and Rona's surreal cobras encounter, the iconic Blue Brothers performance and culminating with a devastating house fire. Andrew Marshall recollects the talented designers and the effect behind the cobras. Thomas returns to discuss with J.D. what has been voted the most popular 2point4 Children episode ever!

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01:07:05

30th Anniversary Special with The Sitcom Squad

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2021/09/02

September 3rd, 1991. BBC1 aired the first episode of 2point4 Children. September 3rd, 2021. The Sitcom Squad, (J.D., David and Chris) announce the results of the survey asking fans their favourite characters, moments and more. Join us as we celebrate the best of 2point4 Children in this special 30th anniversary show!

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01:36:19

Series 4 Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed the Cat

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2021/08/28

New guest Russell joins J.D. for a dash of Hitchcock in Curiosity Killed the Cat. Bill's sick and, in the style of Rear Window, David gives her a telescope. But what's going on in Rona's house? Plus, Ben has agreed to look after the Grimes' house... again! Now he must find their cat Snowdrop before he becomes the latest addition to Bill and Ben Porter's Pet Cemetery by Appointment to Stephen King.

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00:56:07

Series 4 Episode 3 - Fortuosity

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

2021/08/21

Greetings, your name has been selected to receive this copy of the International Chain of Good Fortune... and the nightmare begins! Bill doesn't believe it, so why are bad things happening? J.D. and podcast friend David discuss the chain of bad luck. And, as ever, some fun behind the scenes stories by Andrew Marshall!

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01:15:05

Series 4 Episode 2 - Family Plot

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2021/08/14

Poor Bill having to hide a fuse wire just so that she can spend a night with the family! And it's far from fun and games as the power goes out, a dog is accidentally picked up on a wire and the roof nearly caves in! New guest Thomas joins J.D. for a chinwag on Family Plot, a very nostalgic 90s episode. (Warning: Due to technical faults, there is a slight echo, from my microphone, on the recording which I was unable to tone down in the editing. The correct sound will resume next week.)

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00:50:41

Series 4 Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

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

2021/08/07

An inflatable Pope and a chocolate box full of cockroaches help to whip up anarchy in The Parent Trap! New guest Martin joins J.D. to chat about this bonkers Series 4 premiere. And Andrew Marshall recalls the talented visual effects Wizard who helped create two classic 2point4 Moments!

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00:40:06

2point4 Interview - Kim Benson (Christine Atkins)

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

2021/07/31

The lovely Kim Benson chats with J.D. about her career and memories of playing Christine, The Queen of Sarcasm and 2point4 fan-favourite!

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01:14:29

Babes in the Wood - 1993 Christmas Special

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

2021/07/24

"Oh there's no place like home for the holiday." Podcast friend Chris returns to chat about the 1993 Christmas Special which sees the Porters and Rona get lost in the woods and take refuge in an abandoned cottage... while a escaped lunatic is on the loose. A wonderful two hander between Bette and Pearl and the always-a-treat musical number, this truly is a spooky and camp as Christmas... special!

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01:15:32

Series 3 Episode 6 - Whoopee, We're All Going to Die!

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

2021/07/17

"Don't Go Mia"... Miami as it turns out! In Whoopee, We're All Going to Die, the brilliant conclusion to Series Three, the Porters near the end of their Florida holiday and their lives are in danger as Hurricane Bill follows them. J.D.'s guest this week is David Collins... his Dad! Plus, art (slightly) imitates life in this week's Marshall's Memory.

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01:07:40

Series 3 Episode 5 - Beam Me Up Scotty

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

2021/07/10

Captain's Log Stardate 11, 07, 2021, In the penultimate episode of Series Three, we are treated to the first appearance of Sitcom Legend Roger Lloyd Pack as Ben's rival plumber Jake Klinger. A misjudged comment leads to Klinger's death and culminates in the iconic Star Trek funeral. But as always, not all is as it seems as J.D. and new guest Leigh discuss the classic Beam Me Up Scotty.

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01:17:23

Series 3 Episode 4 - Women on the Verge of a Nervous...

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

2021/07/03

Bill and Rona's first catering job, Jenny's boyfriend woes, Christine being Christine and then Auntie Tina arrives... it truly is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown! Forrest and J.D. discuss this brilliant episode that includes a superb performance off Sandra Dickinson; one that is hilarious and heart-breaking with equal measure.

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01:29:20

Series 3 Episode 3 - Badger's Bend

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

2021/06/26

Warning: This episode contains many references to Badgers. Plus, Rona's catholic school reunion and a goldfish that is central to a meta joke. New guest Mathew joins J.D. to discuss Badger's Bend, an episode that includes the infamous "Don't Go Mia" encounter. This iconic scene scared a generation of children but, as is mentioned in Andrew Marshall's anecdote, was initially much scarier.

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01:15:31

Series 3 Episode 2 - When the Children are Asleep

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

2021/06/19

Mysterious phone calls. Burglaries. False alarms. All that happens... When the Children are Asleep. Podcast friend Chris Nichols returns to discuss the closest episode we get to a two hander between Bill and Ben. Andrew Marshall recalls the real life inspiration and behind the scenes information that will have you re-watching certain scenes with wide eyes!

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01:43:39

Series 3 Episode 1 - The Secret Diary of David Porter

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

2021/06/12

Bill discovers The Secret Diary of David Porter and reads an entry that becomes the Series 3 premiere! Andy Whitton joins J.D to discuss the return of Liz Smith (as identical twins), Rona's mysterious gay brother and introducing Clare Buckfield as the new Jenny! Series Three saw big changes and Andrew Marshall recounts some of the methods used to ensure the series long run would remain fresh.

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01:00:20

2point4 Interview - Julia Hills (Rona Harris)

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2021/06/05

We're back with our first ever 2point4 Interview with none other than Rona herself... Julia Hills! In this chat, Julia recollects many memories of 2point4 Children including being cast as Rona, how her new born baby appeared in the series and a very heart-warming story about Gary Olsen. Plus she and J.D. also discussed her work on Who Dares Wins and Dad! Oh, and apologies for the very, very occasional barking in the background. It's the Alsatian up the road. ;) Also, if you're enjoying the podcast

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00:55:47

Misery - 1992 Christmas Special

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

2021/05/15

2point4 fan and podcast regular Forrest joins J.D. to review the first 2point4 Children Christmas Special! The episode perfectly captures what Christmas with the Porters is like. An obligatory visit to Bette's (which means an ever welcomed guest appearance off Liz Smith!), a brilliant parody of Stephen King's Misery, a sadly cut-from-the-DVD gag that makes good use of a Christmas tree and the first annual musical number. Grab some orange and lemon slices and let's get festive... in the middle of the

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01:08:39

Series 2 Episode 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

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

2021/05/08

Concluding the second series, Thank Your Lucky Stars shows David seriously ill in hospital and the remaining Porters struggle to find him. Add some social commentary, a bizarre musical number and some daring spiritual themes, this is one of the darkest sitcom episodes ever. Dr Mark Aldridge and J.D. dissect this very brilliant episode, along with Andrew Marshall's memories.

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00:59:45

Series 2 Episode 6 - Bird on a Wire

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

2021/05/01

For the next two weeks, Agatha Christie expert Dr Mark Aldridge joins J.D. to discuss the two-parter that brings together the surreal narrative and style of Series Two. In Bird on a Wire, as preparations are underway for Rona's wedding, there's chaos, cold feet and a classic scene involving Bill's head stuck in cat flap and Rona hanging from the light fitting! This all culminates with perhaps the darkest cliff-hanger in sitcom history.

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00:59:35

Series 2 Episode 5 - The Skeleton in the Cupboard

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

2021/04/24

Imagine the interviewer naked Ben said. No imagining required! Along with the strangest job interview ever, something is lurking in the Porter household. Podcast friend Chris returns to discuss this very eerie episode and explains what he sees as moments of "Forbodening."

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00:44:55

Series 2 Episode 4 - One Night in Bangkok

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

2021/04/18

"One Night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster." Only, it's Chiswick. Ben's estranged father Frank returns, Bill finally discovers the fate of Angelo and Rona reconnects with her former fiancée, in the most appropriate of ways! Forrest is back for another geeky chat about this wonderful sitcom.

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