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The Front Line (1984)

First aired December 6, 198430m/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded

Overview

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.

Created By

Alex Shearer

Top Billed Cast

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

January 17, 1985

Networks

BBC One

Production

BBC

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