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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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Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 2 - All The Answers

Alf decides Eddie is in need of night schooling, and when the teacher suggests he's gifted and needs encouragement the family splash out on an encyclopaedia. However, Alf and Ada are soon waging a bitter battle of intelligence.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th February 1960
Time
8pm
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
George Roderick Sam Prout
Guest cast
Shaw Taylor Television Announcer (Voice)
Sheila Manahan Prunella (Voice)
Bert Platt Vanman (Voice)
Paul Stockman 2nd Vanman (Voice)
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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