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Status: Ended
Network: BBC Three
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.7/10
Cuckoo
Overview
Cuckoo is every parent's worst nightmare - a slacker full of outlandish, New Age ideas. Ken is the over-protective father of a girl who's impulsively married an American hippie on her gap year.
This production, originally released in 2012, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Greg Davies
Ken Thompson
Helen Baxendale
Lorna Thompson
Esther Smith
Rachel Thompson
Tyger Drew-Honey
Dylan Thompson
Andie MacDowell
Ivy Mittelfart
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2012-09-25
The Thompson family adjusts to life with new American son-in-law Cuckoo, a self-appointed "spiritual ninja" who quickly settles into the household.
Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 2014-08-07
Just as things seem to be settling down for Ken Thompson, a young man from Cuckoo's past shows up at his door and throws his life into disarray again.
Season 3
7 Episodes • Aired 2016-02-15
Life is returning to normal six months after Dale's departure, but he suddenly returns from China to shake up the Thompson family.
Season 4
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-08-06
Hoping to build a career for himself, Dale gives hospitality a try, while lawyer Ken copes badly with some professional issues of his own.
Season 5
7 Episodes • Aired 2019-01-04
Ken thinks he's hit the big time when he discovers a wealthy half sister he never knew he had, but her fortunes and his hopes are soon reversed.
