The Radford family have shared their lives on screen ever since they made their television debut back in 2012, but there are still elements of fame that surprise them.
The clan behind Channel 5 hit 22 Kids and Counting, which follows the Radfords as they navigate life as Britain’s biggest family, also shares updates through books, interviews and social media.
The Radfords have now fronted six series of the fly-on-the-wall documentary show, and have garnered a huge online following.
Taking to their Instagram recently, the Morecambe-based family made clear that some parts of being well-known still take them by surprise.
Sharing a snap taken in their home city of Lancaster, a post on the family’s official Instagram showed an advert for their show on the side of a bus.
They wrote alongside the photo: “So weird just driving through Lancaster and a bus passes by with us on the side of it. Proper made me smile.”
They also shared a similar post a friend had posted of the advert, with the family writing: “Love it”.
The family are also currently promoting their newest book, The Radfords: Making Life Count.
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They recently shared a glimpse at the signing for the book they enjoyed at Waterstones in Liverpool, which prompted plenty of fans to share their excitement over meeting them.
Taking to the comments section, one wrote: “We loved meeting you all at the weekend, the girls all got on so well, such a lovely family, your children are such a credit to you.”
“Congratulations, an amazing book for any occasion!” a second penned.
“Just ordered it. Coming tomorrow,” added another, with someone else sharing: “Loved meeting you, thankyou so much for signing my book, very polite lovely couple.”
Another element of the family’s fame they’ve had to adjust to is the complaints that sometimes flood in from disgruntled viewers.
Matriarch Sue Radford recently apologised over a “missing episode” as fans fumed online.
Last month, fans of the series were awaiting a new episode only to find it wasn’t on the schedule.
In response, Sue shared on her Stories on Sunday: “Wow my messages have blown up. I’m so sorry everyone but no [programme] tonight or for a little while.
“But rest assured we are still very busy filming new episodes for you and we can’t wait to share with you all [what] we have been getting up to.”
She signed off the message: “In the meantime you can always rewatch all the series on my5 @channel5_tv but we will be back on your screens soon.” (sic)