Helloooo! In this one-off Dadcast, J.D. and Chris discuss Andrew Marshall's excellent generation gap sitcom Dad; starring George Cole, Kevin McNally, Julia Hills and Toby Ross-Bryant.  Go Daddy-O!

Helloooo! In this one-off Dadcast, J.D. and Chris discuss Andrew Marshall's excellent generation gap sitcom Dad; starring George Cole, Kevin McNally, Julia Hills and Toby Ross-Bryant.  Go Daddy-O!

Dad (1997-2000)

The end of one chapter... and the beginning of another.  As Bill and Ben drop Jenny off at University, they come across a young boy who will change the Porters' lives forever.  New guest Emma joins J.D. to discuss the emotional Series 7 finale. Plus Andrew Marshall reveals the reasons behind the big changes that would lead into the final series....

The end of one chapter... and the beginning of another. As Bill and Ben drop Jenny off at University, they come across a young boy who will change the Porters' lives forever. New guest Emma joins J.D. to discuss the emotional Series 7 finale. Plus Andrew Marshall reveals the reasons behind the big changes that would lead into the final series....

Series 7 Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its Reasons

Bart Ruspoli, (Bafta nominated producer of Boiling Point) guest stars as Fabrizio, David's Italian exchange student, who brings chaos to the Porter household. Singer songwriter Tophy Dye joins J.D. to discuss Paul Smith's second and final episode. You can listen to Tophy's debut album, Skeletons, on various platforms as detailed on his website: https://www.tophydye.com/

Bart Ruspoli, (Bafta nominated producer of Boiling Point) guest stars as Fabrizio, David's Italian exchange student, who brings chaos to the Porter household. Singer songwriter Tophy Dye joins J.D. to discuss Paul Smith's second and final episode. You can listen to Tophy's debut album, Skeletons, on various platforms as detailed on his website: <a href="https://www.tophydye.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tophydye.com/</a>

Series 7 Episode 6 - The Italian Job

What begins as a typical Bette visits turns into an episode where we finally meet Bill's Father... who's been dead for 10 years! Sitcom Stephen returns to discuss this chilly and hilarious fan favourite. 

What begins as a typical Bette visits turns into an episode where we finally meet Bill's Father... who's been dead for 10 years! Sitcom Stephen returns to discuss this chilly and hilarious fan favourite.

Series 7 Episode 5 - When Did You Last See Your Father?

Paul Alexander

J.D. chats to Paul Alexander about his behind the scenes memories of The Sweet Hereafter and more. Paul's writing credits include Red Dwarf, Goodnight Sweetheart, My Hero and the various S Club 7 TV Shows (including Seeing Double, the 2003 movie). You can find out more about Paul at his website: https://pabloxander.com/

J.D. chats to Paul Alexander about his behind the scenes memories of The Sweet Hereafter and more. Paul's writing credits include Red Dwarf, Goodnight Sweetheart, My Hero and the various S Club 7 TV Shows (including Seeing Double, the 2003 movie). You can find out more about Paul at his website: <a href="https://pabloxander.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pabloxander.com/</a>

2point4 Interview - Paul Alexander (co-writer of The Sweet Hereafter)

We've reached it... the Drool Bar episode! Join J.D. and new guest Joe Ford who gorge on this classic episode written by Paul Alexander and Simon Braithwaite. 

We've reached it... the Drool Bar episode! Join J.D. and new guest Joe Ford who gorge on this classic episode written by Paul Alexander and Simon Braithwaite.

Series 7 Episode 4 - The Sweet Hereafter

Bill's ex boyfriend Malcolm appears after 20 years. But will old sparks fly? Podcast friend David joins J.D. to discuss the first ever episode written by Paul Smith.

Bill's ex boyfriend Malcolm appears after 20 years. But will old sparks fly? Podcast friend David joins J.D. to discuss the first ever episode written by Paul Smith.

Series 7 Episode 3 - Malcolm X

Football + Luck x Repeating the same routine each Saturday in order to win = Dressing up as the Spice Girls in the shopping precinct! J.D. is joined by new guest Rachael Arnold to discuss this classic episode about the British obsession with football.  Plus, along with the whole series, When Saturday Comes is available to watch on BBC iPlayer!

Football + Luck x Repeating the same routine each Saturday in order to win = Dressing up as the Spice Girls in the shopping precinct! J.D. is joined by new guest Rachael Arnold to discuss this classic episode about the British obsession with football.  Plus, along with the whole series, When Saturday Comes is available to watch on BBC iPlayer!

Series 7 Episode 2 - When Saturday Comes

Perfect Day

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!

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!

Series 7 Episode 1 - Perfect Day 

David Porter

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

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

2point4 Interview - John Pickard (David Porter) 

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.

Following the success of 2point4 Children, Andrew Marshall wrote two series of the hospital sitcom Health &amp; 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 and J.D. is joined by new guest Simon Dunn to give it a post-mortem examination.

Following the success of 2point4 Children, Andrew Marshall wrote two series of the hospital sitcom Health &amp; 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 and J.D. is joined by new guest Simon Dunn to give it a post-mortem examination.

Health & Efficiency (1993-1995)

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!

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!

Two Years Before the Mast - 1996 Christmas Special

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!

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!

Series 6 Episode 7 - And Now the Screaming Starts

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Series 6 Episode 5 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

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.

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.

Series 6 Episode 4 - The Trouble With Harry

"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.

"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.

Series 6 Episode 3 - Vertigo

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.

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.

Series 6 Episode 2 - The Lady Vanishes

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. 

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.

Series 6 Episode 1 - Dog Day Afternoon

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.

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.

Porky's - 1995 Christmas Special 

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.

Don't Slam Your Podcast! A 2point4 Children Podcast


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