Actors Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh star as father and son, Ken and Richard Pritchard in Only Child (Image: BBC)

Only Child release date, plot, trailer and cast as new Scottish comedy comes to BBC

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New Scottish comedy Only Child sees an actor return to his family home in Scotland to help his father Ken, who recently became widowed.

The new BBC series sees bit-part actor Richard (Greg McHugh) travel from London back to his family home of Forres in the Scottish Highlands for a long overdue visit to his recently-widowed father Ken (Gregor Fisher).

But he soon realises his dad might be in need of a bit more full-time help - even if he disagrees. Scottish comedy great Gregor Fisher stars in the new comedy series, with the full series set to be available to binge watch on BBC iPlayer.

This is what you need to know about the new Scottish comedy series from plot, number of episodes, release date and its cast.

What is the plot of Only Child?

Scottish actor Greg McHugh stars in Only Child (Image: BBC)

Only Child sees Richard Pritchard return to his family home in Scotland to help his father Ken, who recently became widowed. The series sees the pair tackle domestic and inter-generational differences and neighbourly squabbles.

A plot summary from BBC reads: "Bit-part actor Richard’s long overdue visit to recently widowed Ken makes him realise his dad may need a bit more full time help.

"Not that Ken would agree, of course, but that statement is pretty much true about anything. An eccentric, strong-willed technophobe, Ken is set in his ways, leaving Richard worrying about his dad growing old."

A new collaboration from BBC Comedy and BBC Scotland, Only Child is made by Happy Tramp North and was commissioned by Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland and Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy.

How many episodes are in Only Child?

Scottish comedy Only Child sees Richard Pritchard return to his family home in Scotland to help his father Ken, who recently became widowed. (Image: BBC)

New Scottish comedy Only Child will have six episodes. Each episode will be around 30 minutes in length.

When is Only Child on TV?

Viewers can watch Only Child on BBC Scotland at 10pm on Thursday, November 21. Outside of Scotland, viewers can watch the first episode at BBC One at 9.30am on Friday, November 22.

All six episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from Thursday, November 21.

Who appears in Only Child?

Richard Pritchard (GREG McHUGH) with Emily (AMY LENNOX) in BBC Scotland comedy Only Child (Image: BBC)

Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh star as father and son, Ken and Richard Pritchard. Greg McHugh is familiar to many as Howard from Fresh Meat and Gary Tank Commander and Gregor Fisher is best known as Rab C. Nesbitt in the cult comedy series and Love Actually.

As well as Fisher and McHugh, Only Child showcases a wealth of Scottish and Irish talent including Amy Lennox (Holby City, Shetland), Stuart Bowman (Rebus, Guilt, Gary Tank Commander) and Forbes Masson (The Crown, EastEnders).

Other cast members include Clare Barrett (Fair City, Sisters), Robin Laing (Guilt, The Gold) and Paul Rattray (Jamestown, Game of Thrones).

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