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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Catastrophe

Pet-sitting for Blackie, a prize-winning black cat, doesn't sound like too much hard work. But Eddlie, Alf and Jeff aren't overly impressed by the amount of attention the new furry friend receives.

Notes

This episode is also known as Cat Happy.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd October 1958
Time
10:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 9th April 2023 2:30pm TPTV
Thursday 6th July 2023 6:00am TPTV

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
Donald Wilson Boy
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Bill Ward Director
Bill Ward Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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