Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | About Nightmare Relatives | 20120222 | 20150313 (BBC7) 20200716 (BBC7) 20220807 (BBC7) | This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton. Nathan becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode is designed to show the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career. The episodes are a mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. So can Nathan persuade his family to support his career choice? Mum is probably the most lenient of the disappointed family members. She loves Nathan, but she ain't looking embarrassed for nobody! Dad works in the construction industry and was looking forward to his son joining him to work together in the same field. But now Nathan has blown that dream out of the window, Martin feels he must get Nathan back into getting a real job. Grandma cannot believe Nathan turned down architecture for comedy. She didn't leave the paradise in the West Indies and came to the freezing United Kingdom for a better life so that her grandson could 'tell jokes! So with all this going on in the household, what will Nathan do? Follow his dreams... or give in? Reverend Williams - Don Gil退t Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Script Editor: James Kettle Producer: Katie Tyrrell. Nathan Caton struggles with his family, who in turn struggle with his career in comedy. Reverend Williams - Don Gilét |
| 01 | 02 | About Moving Out | 20120229 | 20150320 (BBC7) 20200723 (BBC7) 20220814 (BBC7) | Nathan decides it's time to leave home. But, can he find somewhere to live and will his mother allow him to leave? This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Reverend Williams - Don Gilet James - Ola Script Editor: James Kettle Producer: Katie Tyrrell. A series about a young comedian whose career choice alienates his family. |
| 01 | 03 | About Work | 20120307 | 20150327 (BBC7) 20200730 (BBC7) 20220821 (BBC7) | Despite his comedy career, Nathan's family try persuading him to take a job at Dad's office. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from university - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Mr Brimson - Don Gilet Paul - Ola Lingerie Customer / Boss - Chizzy Akudolu Script Editor: James Kettle Producer: Katie Tyrrell Although he'd prefer to stick to comedy, Nathan is persuaded to work at his dad's company. |
| 01 | 04 | About Dating | 20120314 | 20150403 (BBC7) 20200806 (BBC7) 20220828 (BBC7) | Nathan struggles with his family who disapprove not only of his career but his girlfriend too. Can he persuade them to accept either? This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Monica - Chizzy Akulolu Samantha - Alex Tregear Script Editor: James Kettle Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan struggles with his family, who disapprove of both his career and his girlfriend. |
| 01 | 05 | About Proud Mums | 20120321 | 20150410 (BBC7) 20200813 (BBC7) 20220904 (BBC7) | Nathan's TV appearance make his family re-think. Finally, they're proud of him and are full of encouragement. This does wonders for Nathan and his ego... This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Script Editor: James Kettle Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan's family disapprove of his stand-up career, until a TV appearance sparks a rethink. |
| 01 | 06 | About Angry Grandmas | 20120328 | 20150417 (BBC7) 20200820 (BBC7) | Nathan's family plan a surprise birthday party for Grandma. But, it's not the only surprise when the police come looking for Nathan... This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. PC Scott - Don Gilet Supermarket Checkout Girl - Alex Tregear Script Editor: James Kettle Producer: Katie Tyrrell The family plan a surprise birthday party for Grandma. |
| 02 | 01 | About Upset Mums | 20130501 | 20160616 (BBC7) 20210201 (BBC7) 20221016 (BBC7) 20240914 (BBC7) 20150729 (R4) | Nathan illustrates what can happen when you don't listen to your mum. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. Will Nathan be able to persist and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Reverend Williams - Don Gilet Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan Caton illustrates what can happen when you don't listen to your mum. With Adjoa Andoh and Curtis Walker. From May 2013. |
| 02 | 02 | About Careful Driving | 20130508 | 20210208 (BBC7) 20221023 (BBC7) 20240921 (BBC7) 20150805 (R4) | Nathan Caton acknowledges that his Dad loves his car more than him. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. Will Nathan be able to persist and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Mun - Adjoa Andoh Sue - Chizzy Akudolu Police Officer - Don Gilet Police Officer 2 - Ola Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan Caton acknowledges that his dad loves his car more than him. With Curtis Walker and Mona Hammond. From May 2013. |
| 02 | 03 | About Money | 20130515 | 20160630 (BBC7) 20210215 (BBC7) 20221030 (BBC7) 20240928 (BBC7) 20150812 (R4) | Nathan discovers how his loved ones would react if he were rich. But, sadly, he isn't. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. Will Nathan be able to persist and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Layla - Chizzy Akudolu Reverend Williams / Mr Daniels - Don Gilet Shifty - Ola Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan finds out how his loved ones would react if he were rich. But, sadly, he isn't. When Nathan Caton's grandma believes her grandson is rich, his world is turned upside down. With Mona Hammond. From May 2013. |
| 02 | 04 | About Poorly Relatives | 20130522 | 20160707 (BBC7) 20210222 (BBC7) 20221106 (BBC7) 20241005 (BBC7) 20150819 (R4) | Nathan Caton is unsympathetic when his parents are poorly as he has an important gig and needs to be on his A game. But he agrees not to tell Grandma that they're poorly as she doesn't believe in poorly. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. Will Nathan be able to persist and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Reverend Williams - Don Gilet Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan Caton is unsympathetic when his parents are sick, as he has an important gig. When his parents are ill, Nathan's unsympathetic - an attitude he's inherited from his Grandma. With Adjoa Andoh. From May 2013. |
| 02 | 05 | About Animals | 20130529 | 20160714 (BBC7) 20210301 (BBC7) 20221113 (BBC7) 20241012 (BBC7) 20150826 (R4) | It turns out Grandma's Achilles heel is a mouse! Nathan can't believe he's lost his fearless Grandma because of a mouse, and is determined to catch it and restore his Grandma to feisty normality. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. Will Nathan be able to persist and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Robber/Steve - Don Gilet Producer: Katie Tyrrell. Nathan explains his attitude to animals and pets and his grandma's attitude to mice. Nathan explains his attitude to animals and pets, and grandma meets her match - in a mouse. With Adjoa Andoh. From May 2013. |
| 02 | 06 | About Difficult Dads | 20130605 | 20160721 (BBC7) 20210308 (BBC7) 20221120 (BBC7) 20150902 (R4) | Nathan's Dad celebrates his 50th birthday, but resents being made to feel middle-aged by his son. So, he challenges him to see who is The Man of the House. This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from university, only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance, who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree. Each episode shows the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career against their wishes. Will Nathan be able to persist and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? A mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life. Written by: Nathan Caton. Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown. Reverend Williams - Don Gilet Girl - Chizzy Akudolu Comedy Club Promoter - Ola Producer: Katie Tyrrell. Nathan's dad celebrates his 50th birthday and is made to feel middle-aged by his son. |
| 03 | 01 | About Intelligence | 20140918 | 20140925 (BBC7) 20170405 (BBC7) 20170406 (BBC7) 20190427 (BBC7) 20211020 (BBC7) 20211021 (BBC7) 20211023 (BBC7) 20231111 (BBC7) 20170329 (R4) | Nathan Caton illustrates what can happen when you try to prove to your family how clever you are. A mix of stand-up and re-enacted family life - written by Nathan Caton and James Kettle Young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who after becoming the first in his family to graduate from University, opted not to use his architecture degree but instead to try his hand at being a full-time stand-up comedian, much to his family's horror and disgust. They desperately want him to get a 'proper job. Janet a.k.a. Mum is probably the kindest and most lenient of the disappointed family members. At the end of the day she just wants the best for her son. However, she'd also love to brag and show her son off to her friends, but with Nathan only telling jokes for a living that's kind of hard to do. Martin a.k.a. Dad works in the construction industry and was looking forward to his son getting a degree so the two of them could work together in the same field. But now Nathan has blown that dream out of the window. Martin is clumsy and hard-headed and leaves running the house to his wife (she wouldn't allow it to be any other way). Shirley a.k.a. Grandma cannot believe Nathan turned down architecture for comedy. She can't believe she left the paradise in the West Indies and came to the freezing UK for a better life so that years later her grandson could 'tell jokes!' How can her grandson go on stage and use foul language and filthy material... it's not the good Christian way! So with all this going on in the household what will Nathan do? Will he persevere and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? Or will he finally leave home?! Tyree - Alhaji Fofana Reverend Williams - Don Gilet Himself - Vernon Kay Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan is fed up with his family underestimating his intelligence. Resenting being underestimated by his family, Nathan decides to show them his worth. With Adjoa Andoh. From September 2014. |
| 03 | 02 | About Paranoia | 20140925 | 20141002 (BBC7) 20170412 (BBC7) 20170413 (BBC7) 20190511 (BBC7) 20211027 (BBC7) 20211028 (BBC7) 20231118 (BBC7) 20170405 (R4) | Nathan Caton illustrates how watching too much TV can make you paranoid - and that can have serious repercussions for your family. A mix of stand-up and re-enacted family life - written by Nathan Caton and James Kettle After becoming the first in his family to graduate from University, Nathan opted not to use his architecture degree but instead to try his hand at being a full-time stand-up comedian, much to his family's horror and disgust. They desperately want him to get a 'proper job. Janet a.k.a. Mum is probably the kindest and most lenient of the disappointed family members. At the end of the day she just wants the best for her son. However, she'd also love to brag and show her son off to her friends, but with Nathan only telling jokes for a living that's kind of hard to do. Martin a.k.a. Dad works in the construction industry and was looking forward to his son getting a degree so the two of them could work together in the same field. But now Nathan has blown that dream out of the window. Martin is clumsy and hard-headed and leaves running the house to his wife (she wouldn't allow it to be any other way). Shirley a.k.a. Grandma cannot believe Nathan turned down architecture for comedy. She can't believe she left the paradise in the West Indies and came to the freezing United Kingdom for a better life so that years later her grandson could 'tell jokes!' How can her grandson go on stage and use foul language and filthy material... it's not the good Christian way! So with all this going on in the household what will Nathan do? Will he persevere and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? Or will he finally leave home?! Tyree - Alhaji Fofano Reverend Williams - Rudolph Walker Mercedes - Chizzy Akudolu Optician - Damian Lynch Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan discovers that watching too much TV can make him paranoid. Nathan discovers watching too much TV can make him paranoid - with serious repercussions for his family. From September 2014. |
| 03 | 03 | About Bad Boys | 20141002 | 20141009 (BBC7) 20170419 (BBC7) 20170420 (BBC7) 20190518 (BBC7) 20211103 (BBC7) 20211104 (BBC7) 20231125 (BBC7) 20170412 (R4) | Nathan Caton tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree. A mix of stand-up and re-enacted family life - written by Nathan Caton and James Kettle After becoming the first in his family to graduate from University, Nathan opted not to use his architecture degree but instead to try his hand at being a full-time stand-up comedian, much to his family's horror and disgust. They all desperately want him to get a 'proper job. Will Nathan persevere and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? Or will he finally leave home?! Tyree - Alhaji Fofano Ms Carter - Chizzy Akudolu Lethal Damager - Damian Lynch Year 11 Boy - Kavern Batchelor Year 11 Boy - Oscar Wilkinson Producer: Katie Tyrrell Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree. After becoming the first in his family to graduate from University, Nathan opted not to use his architecture degree but instead to try his hand at being a full-time stand-up comedian, much to his family's horror and disgust. They all desperately want him to get a 'proper' job. Or will he finally leave home..?! Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree. With Adjoa Andoh and Curtis Walker. From October 2014. |
| 03 | 04 | About Maturity | 20141009 | 20141016 (BBC7) 20170426 (BBC7) 20170427 (BBC7) 20190525 (BBC7) 20211110 (BBC7) 20211111 (BBC7) 20231202 (BBC7) 20170419 (R4) | Nathan decides to prove how mature he is in order to win back the girl that rejected him. A mix of stand-up and re-enacted family life - written by Nathan Caton and James Kettle After becoming the first in his family to graduate from University, Nathan opted not to use his architecture degree but instead to try his hand at being a full-time stand-up comedian, much to his family's horror and disgust. They all desperately want him to get a 'proper job. Will Nathan persevere and follow his dreams? Or will he give in to his family's interference? Or will he finally leave home? Tyree - Alhaji Fofano Nisha - Chizzy Akudolu Reverend Williams - Don Gilet Ambrose (Boss) - Damian Lynch Producer: Katie Tyrrell A mix of stand-up and re-enacted family life written by Nathan Caton and James Kettle Nathan decides to prove how mature he is in order to win back the girl that rejected him. With Rudolph Walker. From 2014. Or will he finally leave home..?! |