As a parent, I see bits of the raising of my own children - and now my grandchildren! - in this terrific show. The fact it's partly improvised, lend heaps of cred to this great comedy. As an Aussie, I've always loved British comedy; they're the best at it, and this one is right up there with the cream of the crop!

This DREADFUL mish-mash of poor acting and ridiculous situations could ONLY be useful as an instructional video on how to be a terrible parent. Are there REALLY parents out there that permit their 5 year old to play soccer in the house or contemplate whether or not to allow their 6 year old to take a cordless drill equipped with a 10 inch wood bit to school? BTW...They finally veto the idea not based on the reality that he might injure someone else or himself.....destroy property or that it might actually be illegal BUT because it isn't show and tell day.....that's on a Friday not a Tuesday. But by Friday he might have changed his mind and wants to bring a running chain saw.....stay tuned for the answer! How ANYONE with a functioning brain could find this even remotely amusing is completely beyond me but the high ratings absolutely astound me....perhaps it's not so much a generation gap issue as a cultural one.....in Canada this would not have made the cut for a late night documentary on poor child rearing. God help us if this is what Brits think is entertainment

If showing a couple of incompetent parents and a trio of gifted, totally out-of-control kids is comedy, then a Mensa reform school would be a riot. I will acknowledge the children are good actors, but ask yourself what you would do if these bright little menaces were in your face 24/7. I suggest the last thing we need is another example of an emasculated excuse for a father trying to prove he's in some way more intelligent than his offspring. The children show no responsibility, little consideration for other than themselves and a total disregard for any authority. In other words, the perfect example of miniature Rupert Murdochs. I'm writing this whilst getting away from the program until New Tricks comes on.

When I first saw the adverts for this show all that crossed my mind was the horror of another family sitcom full of clichés and ridiculous situations. So I had to watch it. Everyone needs something to bitch about, right?But when I started laughing and smiling, I realised that Outnumbered had cast away any doubters with brilliant performances from some very talented actors, Hugh Dennis and the children made it look like we were actually watching a real family. The jokes were funny and realistic, you may argue that a child, who picks up a screwdriver and waves it about, is far fetched, I guarantee you its not.The show should be boring and bland. Nothing happens except a family go about there day to day business and you cant help but wanting more. Due to great acting, brilliant writing and ingenious improvisation you are left wondering exactly why you find yourself hooked to what your family is doing downstairs.