Abstract
The present study looks into an unexplored area of research as it is the family register. An alternative to recording family
conversations is the use of popular TV series, as their success lies in the audiences identification with their characters and their
communicative style. This work analyses two highly popular series in UK. The results suggest that this register has its own
communicative richness and internal variation, the knowledge of which may be of great help for students and professionals
travelling to English-speaking countries and living or relating with native speakers in family environments.
