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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 5, Episode 1 - Café Olé

We returning to the Larkins family only to find the kids long departed, the house demolished, and Alf and Ada now in business together - running a café and guesthouse! Current resident Major Rigby-Soames gives ever-aspirational Ada an idea she hopes will improve the class of their clientele: opening at night with a Spanish theme.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 9th November 1963
Time
8:10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
40 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Peggy Mount Ada Larkins
David Kossoff Alf Larkins
Barbara Mitchell Hetty Prout
Hugh Paddick Major Osbert Rigby-Soames
David Jackson Lofty
Guest cast
Edward Malin (as Eddie Malin) Charlie (Fluid Member)
Charles Lloyd Pack Rev. Sebastian Spoonforth
John Bluthal Martinez
Howard Pays Spadge
Helena McCarthy Mrs. Spoonforth
Desmond Perry Paddy
Alan Downer P.C.
Hazel Coppen Mrs. Gannett
Jack Le White Fiddler
Willie Payne (as Willi Payne) Henry
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Bill McPherson Production Designer

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