The Robbers
Synopsis
It's Boxing Day and already Karen is making New Year resolutions - chiefly for others - and the family have been burgled,though selectively,causing Sue to cheat on the insurance claim. Sue and Jake go to collect Grandad from the retirement home where he now lives,only to find he has sloped off to the pub again with Scots mate Mac. Sue ends up asking Mac back for dinner though his thick accent creates a language barrier for Karen. Sue's divorced friend Jane is also invited and though the children fail to appreciate her present for them,a goat donated to Oxfam,Pete feels sorry for her and is glad that the Brockmans have given a Christmas to lonely strangers - until a W.P.C. turns up with another old boy who has gone walkabout.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
- Original Title
- The Robbers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
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Andy Hamilton
Director
Guy Jenkin
Director
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What is The Robbers about?
It's Boxing Day and already Karen is making New Year resolutions - chiefly for others - and the family have been burgled,though selectively,causing Sue to cheat on the insurance claim. Sue and Jake go to collect Grandad from the retirement home where he now lives,only to find he has sloped off to the pub again with Scots mate Mac. Sue ends up asking Mac back for dinner though his thick accent creates a language barrier for Karen. Sue's divorced friend Jane is also invited and though the children fail to appreciate her present for them,a goat donated to Oxfam,Pete feels sorry for her and is glad that the Brockmans have given a Christmas to lonely strangers - until a W.P.C. turns up with another old boy who has gone walkabout.
Who directed The Robbers?
The Robbers was directed by Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin.
Who stars in The Robbers?
The principal cast of The Robbers includes Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez.
When was The Robbers released and how long is it?
The Robbers was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 39m.