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The Kumars at No. 42

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 12, 2001
  • Seasons: 7
  • Episodes: 51
  • Networks: BBC One, BBC Two
  • Genres: Comedy
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The Kumars at No. 42(2001)

TMDB Rating: 5.8 (4 votes)

Overview

The Kumars at No. 42 is a British comedy show. It won an International Emmy in 2002 and 2003. It ran for seven series totalling 53 episodes.

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Series 1

7 episodes • 2001Avg: 6.0Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Richard E Grant and Michael ParkinsonNov 12, 20010.0
2Ben Fogle and Melinda MessengerNov 19, 20017.0
3Graham Norton and Davina McCallNov 26, 20010.0
4Art Malik and Charlie DimmockDec 3, 20016.0
5Konnie Huq and Warren ClarkeDec 10, 20015.0
6Minnie Driver and Fay RipleyDec 17, 20010.0
7Christmas special 2001Dec 30, 20010.0
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Series 2

11 episodes • 2002

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Ray Winstone and Laurence Llewelyn-BowenMay 27, 20020.0
2Jerry Hall and Melvyn BraggJun 3, 20020.0
3Richard and Judy and Lorraine KellyJun 10, 20020.0
4Eastenders specialJun 17, 20020.0
5Helena Bonham Carter and Ismail MerchantJun 24, 20020.0
6Nigel Havers and Ronan KeatingJul 1, 20020.0
7Ulrika Jonsson and Anthony Worrall ThompsonJul 8, 20020.0
8Charlotte Church and Martin KempJul 15, 20020.0
9Wendy Richard and John SergeantJul 22, 20020.0
10Stephen Fry and Lesley GarrettAug 5, 20020.0
11Christmas special 2002Dec 29, 20020.0
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Series 3

9 episodes • 2003

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Donny Osmond and WestlifeJan 6, 20030.0
2Robson Green and LuluJan 13, 20030.0
3Shane Richie and Robin GibbJan 20, 20030.0
4Eamonn Holmes and Tamzin OuthwaiteJan 27, 20030.0
5Jodie Kidd and Jimi MistryFeb 3, 20030.0
6Boy George and June WhitfieldFeb 10, 20030.0
7Madness and Leslie PhillipsFeb 17, 20030.0
8Pete Waterman, Samantha Mumba and Gareth GatesFeb 24, 20030.0
9Jonathan Ross and Tony AdamsMar 3, 20030.0
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Series 4

8 episodes • 2003

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Neil Pearson, Denise Van Outen and WestlifeSep 15, 20030.0
2David Dickinson and Patrick StewartSep 22, 20030.0
3Amanda Holden and Rachel StevensSep 29, 20030.0
4Lenny Henry and Maureen LipmanOct 6, 20030.0
5Johnny Vaughan and Sophie Ellis BextorOct 13, 20030.0
6Cilla Black, Emma Bunton and Leslie GranthamOct 20, 20030.0
7Christmas Special 2004Dec 26, 20040.0
8Christmas Special 2003Dec 22, 20030.0
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Series 5

5 episodes • 2004

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Jools Holland and Tom JonesNov 8, 20040.0
2Charles Dance and Gaby RoslinNov 15, 20040.0
3Fern Britton, Phillip Schofield, Jennifer SaundersMay 4, 20050.0
4Natasha Kaplinsky and Dermot O'LearyNov 29, 20040.0
5Jo Brand and Esther RanzenDec 6, 20040.0
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Series 6

6 episodes • 2005

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Alice Cooper and Ronnie CorbettMay 27, 20050.0
2Joanna Lumley and Frank DettoriJun 3, 20050.0
3Jane Seymour and Tracey EminJun 10, 20050.0
4Elvis Costello and Carol VordermanJun 17, 20050.0
5George Hamilton and Mariella FrostrupJun 24, 20050.0
6David Hasselhoff and Zoë WanamakerJul 1, 20050.0
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Series 7

5 episodes • 2006

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Felicity Kendal and Gordon RamseyJul 14, 20060.0
3Louis Walsh and Trisha GoddardJul 28, 20060.0
4Suzi Quatro and Darcey BussellAug 4, 20060.0
5Max Beesley and Richard WilsonAug 11, 20060.0
6Chris Tarrant and Alan AldaAug 18, 20060.0

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