Once the UK’s most watched sitcom, it became a beloved BBC show that spanned 121 episodes across 11 years.
My Family first hit screens back in 2000 and during its high-time attracted audiences of more then ten million viewers.
Starring Zoe Wanamaker, Robert Lindsay and Kris Marshall amongst others, the comedy followed the Harpers as they tackled the relatable issues of family life.
But when the Harper children flew the nest, the BBC felt it was ‘time to make room for new comedies’ and the show was cut in 2011.
Recently, Zoe revealed to the Mail’s Richard Eden how she felt the middle-class family story line ‘would be complex’ to recreate today.
‘It was about family dynamics – women, men, and couples dealing with children. Everything has changed,’ she added.
Since the axe, the cast have all moved on to different ventures. From ditching acting altogether to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, here’s where the much-loved characters of My Family are now.
My Family first hit screens back in 2000 and during its high-time attracted audiences of more then ten million viewers
Susan Harper – Zoe Wanamaker
Head of the Harper family, Susan balanced working as a tour guide and later at an art gallery, while being the mother to three children.
American-British actress Zoe, who played Susan, has starred in a variety of TV shows and films over her long acting career.
Back in 2001, she grabbed her broomstick as Rolanda Hooch, a flying coach and Quidditch referee in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Zoe also featured in Apple TV thriller Criminal Record, ITV‘s drama The Man Who Fell To Earth and Killing Eve, to name a few.
Donning leather head to toe and a head tattoo, Zoe featured in historical drama Britannia as Queen Antedia from 2017 to 2021.
More recently, the star played Charlie Hungerford, the mother-in-law of widowed Jim Bergerac in a remake the of crime drama which aired last month.
Head of the Harper family, Susan balanced working as a tour guide and later at an art gallery, while being the mother to three children.
American-British actress Zoe, who played Susan, has starred in a variety of TV shows and films over her long acting career
Ben Harper – Robert Lindsay
An unsociable dentist, married to Susan and father to their three children, Ben Harper was played by Robert Lindsay.
Since My Family, the star has continued his acting career and won some awards along the way.
He recently joined the second series of BBC show Sherwood as Franklin Warner after being ‘desperate’ to be in the first.
Last year, Robert starred in Channel 4 drama Generation Z as Morgan, a retired man who supplies drugs to youngsters.
Before My Family, Robert was in another classic British sitcom – Citizen Smith. It first aired in 1977 and Robert played the role of Wolfie Smith who became known for his catchphrase ‘Power to the people!’
Robert has enjoyed a successful career so far and has won a BAFTA, a Tony Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards.
An unsociable dentist, married to Susan and father to their three children, Ben Harper was played by Robert Lindsay.
Since My Family, Robert (pictured) has continued his acting career and won some awards along the way
Nick Harper – Kris Marshall
Susan and Ben’s eldest child, Nick Harper, was played by Kris Marshall from 2000 to 2005 and was known as being laid-back.
Over the course of his time on the show, Nick found himself in various situations.
A particularly memorable scene includes a questionable Christmas investment when he bought trees with money loaned from his father to sell the following year.
Since leaving the show, Kris played DI Humphrey Goodman in BBC’s crime drama Death In Paradise from 2014 to 2017.
He returned to his role in 2023 in a spin-off called Beyond Paradise.
Kris has also starred in rom-com classic Love Actually back in 2003 as Colin Frissell, as well as comedy A Few Best Men as Tom.
Susan and Ben’s eldest child, Nick Harper, was played by Kris Marshall from 2000 to 2005 and was known as being laid-back
Since leaving the show, Kris (pictured last year) played DI Humphrey Goodman in BBC’s crime drama Death In Paradise from 2014 to 2017
Jeney Harper – Daniela Denby-Ashe
The only daughter of Ben and Susan, Jeney Harper was a chaotic whirlwind and was played by Daniela Denby-Ashe.
Jeney loved to shop and had a baby at 18 who she named Kenzo, though she originally wanted to call him Prada-Handbag.
Before her role in My Family, Daniela played Sarah Hills in EastEnders from 1995 to 1999.
Since her days as Jeney, Daniela has appeared in several shows including Waterloo Road, where she played businesswoman Lorraine Donnegan from 2012 to 2013.
She also played Julia Lubas in BBC drama Silent Witness back in 2016.
Going back to her sitcom roots, the star more recently featured in two episodes of BBC series, Mum, back in 2019.
In a slightly different role to her previous ventures, Daniela narrated Channel 5’s Colin and Justin’s Hotel Hell in 2022.
The only daughter of Ben and Susan, Jeney Harper was a chaotic whirlwind and was played by Daniela Denby-Ashe
Before her role in My Family, Daniela, pictured, played Sarah Hills in EastEnders from 1995 to 1999
Michael Harper – Gabriel Thomson
Youngest child Michael Harper was played by Gabriel Thomson and was seen as the more intelligent sibling.
The show saw the character grow up and he went from secondary school all the way to series six, before going to university.
Gabriel himself left acting to pursue a degree in Philosophy at King’s College London, according to The Sun, and e has since starred in short films.
He also has a different look to his floppy hair and glasses he sported in My Family – Gabriel’s social media shows him with a shorter cut and stubble.
Youngest child Michael Harper was played by Gabriel Thomson and was seen as the more intelligent sibling
Gabriel (pictured) himself left acting to pursue a degree in Philosophy at King’s College London, according to The Sun, and has since starred in short films
Abi Harper – Siobhan Hayes
Ben’s distant relative Abi Harper moved in with the family in series three and was played by Siobhan Hayes.
Siobhan has starred in various other films and TV series since My Family including Horrid Henry: The Movie which aired in 2011 with the actress as Henry’s mother.
She also appeared in ITV’s Crime Stories as Andrea Marshall in 2012, and various episodes of Holby City.
Ben’s distant relative Abi Harper moved in with the family in series three and was played by Siobhan Hayes
Siobhan (pictured) has starred in various other films and TV series since My Family including Horrid Henry: The Movie which aired in 2011 with the actress as Henry’s mother
Keiron Self – Roger Bailey Jr
Roger Bailey Jr featured in the show from series three until the very end and was the son of Ben’s dental mentor.
He falls for Ben’s cousin Abi and end up marrying with Ben as his best man and Janey as a bridesmaid.
Since being on the show, Keiron has appeared in several series including Still Open All Hours, Doghouse and The Undeclared War.
Most recently, the star featured in short film Mother’s Day last year.
Roger Bailey Jr featured in the show from series three until the very end and was the son of Ben’s dental mentor