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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 1, Episode 1 - Wide Open House

Ada insists on throwing a lavish party, no matter the cost, in celebration of Eddie's leaving the army after his National Service comes to an end. But half way through the night, the Military Police knock on the front door...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 19th September 1958
Time
10:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
45 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
Guest cast
Frank Williams Artist
Frank Pendlebury Harry
Tom Payne Little Man
Fred McNaughton Military Policeman
Peter Hughes Military Policeman
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Bill Ward Director
Bill Ward Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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