Hugh Dennis teases more Outnumbered episodes
Fans of the iconic BBC sitcom Outnumbered have long adored Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis in their role as the hilariously overwhelmed parents of the Brockman family.
Now, the actors have shared a rare glimpse into their personal lives together.
After their time as an on-screen couple ended, the pair became a couple in real life.
Reuniting the Brockman family for a special episode proved to be a breeze, partly due to Claire and Hugh's close relationship.
Speaking about their connection to Radio Times, Hugh slyly admitted: "Claire and I see each other, quite a lot, certainly."
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Co-star Ramona Marquez, who played their daughter Karen on the show, laughed and chimed in, "Every now and then."
The pair began dating in 2017, a year after the show’s final Christmas special aired.
At the time, Claire had separated from her husband of many years, fellow actor Charles Palmer.
Hugh had also recently split from his second wife, Catherine Abbot-Anderson.
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Their romance initially flew under the radar, with neither rushing to confirm the relationship publicly.
However, in 2018, Hugh addressed the rumors with a short but heartfelt statement to the Mail, saying: "I am very, very happy. We are so very happy. It’s nice and yes, it’s so lovely."
Claire later opened up about their romance, expressing her surprise at how long it took for the public to catch on.
"Nobody really noticed when Hugh Dennis and I first got into a relationship," she told The Times in 2019.
"The news didn’t come out until a year later, which was great. People said to us that someone will notice soon, but I kept telling them, 'We’re both over 50. Why would anyone be interested in that?'"
When asked about their families’ reactions, Claire noted that everyone had been supportive.
"We’ve got families we wanted to protect, but everybody’s pretty cool and happy with it," she shared.
Hugh, a seasoned comedian, has also spoken warmly about how their relationship blossomed after filming wrapped.
In a BBC Radio 5 Live interview, he revealed: "We did an Outnumbered Christmas special about three years ago and then met up again about a year and a half ago."
