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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 4, Episode 5 - Match Or Scratch

The latest church council meeting ends in confusion when Miss Finch is revealed to have a secret love interest. Ada resolves to be matchmaker, but Alf is equally determined that no man should be lumbered with the terrible Fiona Finch!

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 8th October 1960
Time
8:35pm
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
Guest cast
Charles Lloyd Pack Rev. Sebastian Spoonforth
Barbara Hicks Fiona Finch
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Henry Graveney Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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