← Cuckoo

Series 1

6 episodes · 2012

The Thompson family adjusts to life with new American son-in-law Cuckoo, a self-appointed "spiritual ninja" who quickly settles into the household.

  1. 1

    The Homecoming

    Sep 25, 201230 min★ 6.9

    Ken and Lorna are looking forward to seeing daughter Rachel again when she returns from her gap year, but are surprised when she introduces them to her new husband - travelling hippie and huge goon, Cuckoo. Ken struggles to find something to like about his new son-in-law before being pushed into a somewhat radical course of action.

  2. 2

    Family Meeting

    Oct 2, 201229 min★ 7.2

    Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting, but getting his own way has knock-on effects.

  3. 3

    Ken on E

    Oct 9, 201230 min★ 8.3

    Ken is delighted to be picked as a local councillor. Naturally, Cuckoo has some advice.

  4. 4

    Grandfather's Cat

    Oct 16, 201227 min★ 7.9

    Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his beloved father-in-law Tony to an early grave.

  5. 5

    Connie Sings

    Oct 23, 201228 min★ 7.1

    Self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate Lorna's best friend Connie to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

  6. 6

    The Wedding

    Oct 30, 201230 min★ 7.6

    The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.