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television series created and written by Rufus Jones that aired for two seasons, premiering on 5 March 2019, and airing its last episode on 11 March 2020. In May 2021, Channel 4 confirmed that they would not broadcast another series, with Rufus Jones saying the series may be revived in the future on another platform.

Premise

Upon returning to their

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from a family holiday in

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hiding in the

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of their car. The series follows Sami as he adjusts to his new life in Britain.

Cast

Rebekah Staton Rebekah Staton (born 17 June 1981 in Leek, Staffordshire, England) is an English actress and narrator. She is best known for narrating '' Don't Tell The Bride'' and for her roles as Della in '' Raised by Wolves'' and Katy in ''Home''. She has al ...

as Katy * Rufus Jones as Peter Guest *

Youssef Kerkour Youssef Kerkour is a Moroccan-British actor. He is best known for portraying Syrian refugee Sami in the comedy-drama series ''Home'', a role for which he was nominated at the 2020 British Academy Television Awards. Early life and education Ker ...

as Sami Ibrahim *

Oaklee Pendergast Oaklee Pendergast (born 24 June 2004) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in '' The Impossible'' and '' The Woman in Black: Angel of Death''. Career Pendergast made his acting debut in 2008, appearing in an episode of ''EastEnd ...

as John

Episodes

Season 1 (2019)

Season 2 (2020)

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 9883888 2019 British television series debuts 2020 British television series endings 2010s British comedy-drama television series 2010s British sitcoms 2020s British comedy-drama television series 2020s British sitcoms Channel 4 comedy dramas Channel 4 sitcoms Dorking English-language television shows Television series about immigration Television series about couples Television series about dysfunctional families Television shows set in London Television shows set in Surrey Works about the European migrant crisis