Ben Harper

Occupation: Dentist

Played By: Robert Lindsay

Also seen in: Citizen Smith, GBH, Hornblower.

Other Stuff: Robert Lindsay has one son and one daughter - Sydney and Sam. It’s now 25 years since he first appeared as Wolfie in Citizen Smith - his last sitcom before My Family. His real name is Robert Lindsay Stevenson.

Susan Harper

Occupation: Tour Guide

Played By: Zoe Wanamaker

Also seen in: Prime Suspect, Gormenghast, Harry Potter.

Other Stuff: Zoë was born in New York but grew up in England after her father was blacklisted during the McCarthy persecutions.

Nick Harper

Occupation: various (all unsuccessful)

Played By: Kris Marshall (Up to Glad Tidings We Bring)

Also seen in: Je T'aime John Wayne, Iris.

Other Stuff: Kris Marshall once had a job in children’s theatre, when he had to dress up as large, fluffy owl.

Janey Harper

Occupation: waitress (sacked)

Played By: Daniela Denby-Ashe

Also seen in: EastEnders, Office Gossip, Ab Fab.

Other Stuff: Daniela appeared in an episode of Absolutely Fabulous as Saffy’s (future) daughter, Victoria.

Michael Harper

Occupation: still at school

Played By: Gabriel Thomson

Also seen in: Great Expectations, Enemy At The Gates.

Other Stuff: Gabriel Thomson’s acting debut came at the age of four, when he appeared in a Frosties commercial.

Abi Harper

Occupation: Student

Played By: Siobhan Hayes (from season 3 onwards)

Also seen in: Little Britain, Cry Wolf, The Bill, Eastenders, Starting Out, Birds of a Feather.

Other Stuff: Siobhan appeared in three series of the Radio 4 comedy drama Absolute Power with Stephen Fry.

Roger Bailey

Occupation: Dentist

Played By: Kieron Self (from season 3 onwards)

Also seen in: High Hopes, TV To Go (writer).

Alfie

Occupation: Unknown

Played By: Rhodri Meilir (from ...It's My Party onwards)

Brigitte McKay

Occupation: Dental Hygenist

Played by Daisy Donovan (Series 1 only)