Douglas Hodge (2005); ITV's 2007 adaptation of "Mansfield Park", as Sir Thomas Bertram; and the made-for-TV film "Lift", directed by James Hawes, a 2007 Hartswood Films production for BBC Four, as Paul Sykes, "a constantly exasperated, highly-strung middle-aged businessman with commitments.". In 2010, he appeared in the episode "The Restaurant" of the third series of the popular BBC sitcom "Outnumbered" as Brick Bolenger, an American therapist who is married to Auntie Angela (played by Samantha Bond). The character is involved in a story line of the fourth series in 2011, but never appears on screen. In 2012, Hodge had a prominent role
Outnumbered (UK TV series) ridiculous carry-on of "My Family", it's much more low-key and realistic. In fact it's so low-key, nothing actually happens, which could well be a nod to "Seinfeld" – the touchstone of all great sitcoms. The getting ready for school chaos is like "Supernanny: The Movie" only with nicer children. It's also taken a leaf out of "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" book with large chunks of improvisation – although the strongest language you'll find here is "ponk". Kevin Maher of "The Times" dismissed the programme, saying it was not funny or dramatic enough. He wrote: "Outnumbered" was at its most meretricious. For