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The Front Line (1984)

Ended 1 Season 6 Episodes 30m Comedy
Created By: Alex Shearer
Network: BBC One

Description

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.

Top Cast

Paul Barber
Paul Barber Malcolm
Alan Igbon Sheldon
Ronny Cush Earl
KEYWORDS: rastafarian policeman sitcom clash of cultures brother brother relationship

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