Outnumbered Christmas special 2024: release date, cast, plot and everything we know

The Outnumbered Christmas special 2024, which will air on Boxing Day on BBC One, sees the first comedy outing for the Brockmans since 2016.

Yes, to the delight of fans, the BBC revealed earlier this year that there would be a festive episode and fans can only hope it leads to a new series as well.

Hugh Dennis says: "I can't wait for the Brockmans to be back together again. Pete and Sue have downsized, the children are no longer children, but I'm sure family life will prove to be just as chaotic as ever."

Claire Skinner says: "I'm really looking forward to being reunited with my TV family. Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn't feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all." Here's everything we know...

Outnumbered Christmas special 2024 release date

The Outnumbered Christmas special 2024 will air on Thursday, December 26 at 9.40 pm on BBC One, it's now been officially confirmed. It will also be available via BBCiPlayer. It will be a Christmas TV alongside the Gavin & Stacey special, which will air on Christmas Day.

Cast

All the key stars are returning with Hugh Dennis as dad Pete, Claire Skinner as mum Sue, Tyger Drew-Honey as eldest son Jake, Daniel Roche as the middle child Ben, and Ramona Marquez as the daughter, Karen.

Plot

The BBC tease: "In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring (including one grandchild) to try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas. But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way." So it sounds like the normal craziness!

Co-creator, writer and director Andy Hamilton says: "It's a very exciting prospect to be revisiting the Brockman family — older, but not necessarily wiser — as they steer a path through the perils of Xmas and the rapids of modern-day family life."

Co-creator, writer and director, Guy Jenkin adds: "I really wanted to find out what the Brockmans were up to these days, so Andy and I had to write this special."

How long is the Outnumbered Christmas special 2024?

It's 45 minutes long.

Is there a trailer?

No not yet.