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 3, Episode 3 - A Fiddle In Froth

Alf's win of twelve crates of beer but is aghast when Ada orders him to return the lot. Determined not give up such a prize, he and Jeff decide the only option is to stage a robbery.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 22nd February 1960
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 2nd July 2023 2:30pm TPTV
Thursday 28th September 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
George Roderick Sam Prout
Guest cast
Fred Robinson Fred (Barman)
Jack Newmark Charlie
Brian Dent Police Constable
Colin Douglas Desk Sergeant
Bernard Monshin Violinist
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Pembroke Duttson Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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