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 4, Episode 4 - Frightful Nightful

After an evening watching a spy thriller at the cinema the Larkins and Prout families return home through a howling rainstorm and attempt to unwind, but they soon find themselves in the middle of a real-life thriller of their own!

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 1st October 1960
Time
8:35pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 20th August 2023 2:30pm TPTV
Thursday 16th November 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
Newton Blick Smith
David Garth Gregory
Writing team
Fred Robinson Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Henry Graveney Production Designer
Jackie Brown Composer

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