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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 7 - Country Style

Much against Alf and Osbert's wishes, Ada and Hetty drag them away for a fortnight's fresh air and relaxation in the countryside. None of the other three are wholly enamoured by the sound of Ada's booking, but when they arrive everyone's jaw hits the floor!

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 22nd August 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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