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.
- Series 2, Episode 4 repeated Monday at 5:30am on TPTV
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 1 - Unlucky Strike
Alf goes on strike after being refused a rise (or the bonus he thinks he's owed) for his efficient running of the works' canteen. When Ada goes to speak to his boss about getting the disagreement sorted she is quickly given her husband's role - a promotion Mr. Potter soon comes to regret!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 10th September 1960
- Time
- 8:35pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Wensley Pithey | George Potter |
| Sydney Arnold | 1st. Worker |
| Alistair Williamson | 2nd. Worker |
| Anne Carroll (as Ann Carroll) | Miss Potter |
| Michael Arton | Delivery Man |
| Fred Robinson | Writer |
| Alan Tarrant | Director |
| Alan Tarrant | Producer |
| Peter Roden | Production Designer |
| Jackie Brown | Composer |