TV series
The Front Line
1984–1985, English, on BBC One. Created by Alex Shearer.
The Front Line was a BBC sitcom about two half-brothers of West Indian descent who shared a house, one brother, Malcolm, is a policeman, the other, Sheldon, is a dreadlocked Rastafarian. It was created by Alex Shearer, filmed in Bristol and Cardiff, and transmitted between 6 December 1984 and 17 January 1985. A pilot, On the Frontline, was broadcast in the 1970s. The theme tune was written and performed by Black Roots, and the opening credits features the band performing the song.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 17 January 1985
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 6 December 1984
- Last aired
- 17 January 1985
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Front Line has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Front Line finished?
Yes. The Front Line ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Front Line?
The Front Line was created by Alex Shearer and stars Paul Barber, Alan Igbon, Ronny Cush.