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The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television
The Larkins

The Larkins (1958)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1958 - 1964
  • 40 episodes (6 series)

Early family sitcom starring David Kossoff and Peggy Mount as working class husband and wife Alf and Ada Larkins. Also features Ronan O'Casey, Ruth Trouncer, Hilary Bamberger, Shaun O'Riordan, Barbara Mitchell and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - Gun-In-Law

Jeff's boss insists he must dress up as courageous cowboy Tex in order to meet some child competition winners. This clashes somewhat with Eddie's attempts at job hunting!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th September 1958
Time
10:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peggy Mount Ada Larkins
David Kossoff Alf Larkins
Ronan O'Casey Jeff Rogers
Ruth Trouncer Joyce Rogers
Shaun O'Riordan Eddie Larkins
Barbara Mitchell Hetty Prout
Guest cast
Warren Mitchell Maxie Green
Cass Allen (as Carole Allen) Agnes
Terry Lefco James
David Lord Guthrie
Tamba Allen Eustace
Peter Stephens Mr. Gilroy
Betty Turner Mrs. Gilroy
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Bill Ward Director
Bill Ward Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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