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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 3, Episode 6 - Stranger Than Friction

Ada's temper causes each of the family to seek dinner out. As she begins to contemplate her overbearing manner, Hetty arrives with the story of a woman whose family similarly left home but never returned, giving Ada much pause for thought.

Notes

This episode was delayed by a week.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th March 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
Barbara Mitchell Hetty Prout
George Roderick Sam Prout
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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