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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 6, Episode 2 - Celebration Blues

Alf and Osbert run Hetty ragged after Ada trips over a bucket and ends up confined to her bed. An overheard conversation turns the situation on its head, but it's not long before Alf too is injured. Unfortunately there's the small matter of a drinking party to host...

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 18th July 1964
Time
9:45pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
35 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
Willie Payne Henry
Derry Power Paddy
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Dicky Leeman Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Alan Pickford Production Designer

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