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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 5 - Telly-Ho!

One side of the family wants to get a television set, whilst the other is firmly opposed to the idea. But which side is which quickly becomes rather distorted.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th October 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
Hilary Bamberger Myrtle Prout
Shaun O'Riordan Eddie Larkins
Barbara Mitchell Hetty Prout
George Roderick Sam Prout
Guest cast
John Barrard George
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Bill Ward Director
Bill Ward Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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