The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television
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 2, Episode 6 - Very Important Parent
Jeff's 'tycoon' father is coming to stay and Ada plans to give him the VIP treatment, ordering chicken maryland, the biggest hired car available, morning dress and top hats. Alf, immaculate in his grey topper and spats, can't help wondering what the neighbours will say.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 9th March 1959
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| George Roderick | Sam Prout |
| Fred Robinson | Chauffeur |
| Alan Gifford | Henry B. Rogers |
| Fred Robinson | Writer |
| Bill Ward | Director |
| Bill Ward | Producer |
| Pembroke Duttson | Production Designer |