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Season 1

  • S01E01 Chaos

    • February 2, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Episode one focuses on the different types of chaos that ensue from having children, with Sally Phillips discussing living with nits, Frankie Boyle revealing how his children embarrass him, and Andrew Flintoff divulging a few truths about the Tooth Fairy. Plus, non-parents Jamie Laing and Mark-Francis Vandelli get a taste of parenthood by looking after a five-month-old baby for the day.

  • S01E02 Fun

    • February 9, 2017
    • Channel 4

    The second episode takes a humorous look at the various ways parents attempt to ensure their children have fun, from arts and crafts to clubs and hobbies and the big day out. Lauren Laverne explains how to sensitively throw away children's artwork, Danny Dyer describes the difficulties of building a doll's house, Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff discusses netball practice, Jonathan Ross relates a trip to a soft-play centre, and find out just why Chris Ramsey's baby had such an unenjoyable holiday. Meanwhile, Janet Street-Porter takes two under-fives for a day out.

  • S01E03 Rules

    • February 16, 2017
    • Channel 4

    The last episode takes a humorous look at the importance of attempting to put in place some basic rules while raising your little ones, from sticking to a routine to instilling discipline. Sally Phillips talks us through behaviour charts, Frankie Boyle discusses appropriate viewing, Shappi Khorsandi describes the shame of public tantrums and Carrie Fisher slates unrealistic TV families. Meanwhile, Lauren Laverne bemoans fussy eaters, Grace Dent reminisces about the good old days of 1970s parents and comedian Paul Chowdhry is left in charge of a nine-year-old girl's birthday party. What could possibly go wrong?