
Grandma's House
Seen it?2010 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 6 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Simon Amstell stars as a fictionalised version of himself, a TV presenter who quits his job, leading to family drama, particularly with his mother, Tanya, and her boyfriend, Clive, all unfolding at his grandmother's house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Series 12010 · 6 episodesNot rated yet
- Series 22012 · 6 episodesNot rated yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Simon Amstell, Dan Swimer
- Simon AmstellSimon
- Linda BassettGrandma Lily
- Rebecca FrontTanya
- James SmithClive Freeman
- Samantha SpiroAuntie Liz
- Jamal HadjkuraAdam