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NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS

What time is Parenting for Idiots on Channel 4 tonight, who’s on the show with Frankie Boyle and Sally Phillips and what’s it about?

THERE’S no instruction manual when it comes to raising children.

But as parents across the nation gnash their teeth and roll their eyes over some of their offspring’s antics, they can take comfort in the fact they’re not alone in their quest to become the best parent they can as famous mums and dads share their experiences.

 EastEnders star Danny Dyer shares his parenting tales
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EastEnders star Danny Dyer shares his parenting talesCredit: Channel 4

Despite their fame and fortune, even celebrities can be at their wits end when it comes to raising their kids.

And those that have yet to breed may be in for an unpleasant surprise – as Parenting for Idiots will show.

When is Parenting for Idiots on?

Episode three, the final in the series of Parenting for Idiots is on Channel 4 on tonight. February 16 at 10pm.

The episodes will be available on All 4 catch-up as soon as they're aired.

What is Parenting for Idiots about?

This series from Channel 4 in which celebrity parents share their horror stories of raising their children.

From nappy explosions to trips to A&E, stars from music and TV share their experiences of being parents.

And for those that are child-free, they get the chance to experience the joys and realities of looking after a little one.

Tonight the celebrities talk about the importance of rules, sticking to a routine and instilling discipline while comedian Paul Chowdhry is left in charge of a nine-year-old.

 Jonathan Ross talks about his parenting disasters
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Jonathan Ross talks about his parenting disastersCredit: Channel 4

Which celebrities star on the show?

In the first episode, actress Sally Phillips talked about living with nits while comedian Frankie Boyle talked about how his children embarrass him.

Actor Stephen Mangan talked about dealing with changing nappies while childfree Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Mark-Francis Vandelli looked after a baby.

In subsequent episodes, stars share their stories about projectile excrement, reluctant eaters and trips to the hospital.

Hilarious anecdotes are shared by EastEnders star Danny Dyer, chat show host Jonathan Ross, pop star Jamelia, radio DJ Lauren Laverne and cricket star Freddie Flintoff, to name a few.

And there’s even an appearance by the late actress Carrie Fisher.



 

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