Before the Fringe
TV series
Before the Fringe
1967, English, on BBC Two. Created by Alan Melville.
Features some of the talent who were in vogue before the new broom of Beyond the Fringe swept through comedy.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1967
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Series 2, Show 6
Aired 23 October 1967
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Alan MelvilleCreator
- Alan MelvilleSelf – Presenter · 14 ep
- Hugh PaddickCast · 1 ep
- Cicely CourtneidgeCast · 1 ep
- Robert DorningCast · 1 ep
- Terence SkeltonCast · 1 ep
- Dora BryanCast · 1 ep
- Betty MarsdenCast · 1 ep
- Elisabeth WelchCast · 1 ep
- Thelma RubyCast · 1 ep
- Jimmy ThompsonCast · 1 ep
- Eira HeathCast · 1 ep
- Jean TelferCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 January 1967
- Last aired
- 23 October 1967
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Before the Fringe: quick answers
Is Before the Fringe worth watching?
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How many seasons of Before the Fringe are there?
Before the Fringe has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Before the Fringe finished?
Yes. Before the Fringe ended in 1967, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Before the Fringe on?
Before the Fringe isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Before the Fringe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Before the Fringe yet.
What shows are like Before the Fringe?
If you liked Before the Fringe, try Love, American Style, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out, Who's the Boss?.
Who created Before the Fringe?
Before the Fringe was created by Alan Melville and stars Alan Melville, Hugh Paddick, Cicely Courtneidge.