Including writers, production team and crew, there are about 110 people involved in the making of each episode.
FAQ
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How many people work on the show behind the camera?
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How many episodes are there in the series?
There were 123 half hour episodes transmitted in the UK. Some of these have been broadcast by the BBC One as one hour Christmas specials but are also edited into 2 half hours for broadcast internationally and in the UK secondary market.
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Is it the longest running sitcom in UK history?
No. At the head of the list is LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE, currently with 289 episodes, so MY FAMILY is a bit short of that mark. It could claim to be the longest running with a continuous core cast, however.
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Why was it decided that Ben should be a dentist?
Because Fred Barron initially based the idea of the character on his father, who was a dentist.
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Why doesn’t Ben ever use the drill in the surgery?
Because there are too many people for whom the sound of the drill would be, literally, a turn-off.
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Did MY FAMILY ever go on location?
No. It was decided at a very early stage that we would only shoot scenes in the studio. This was partly a practical decision and partly a stylistic decision.
