The Front Line

The Front Line(1984–1985)

Ended
December 6, 1984
30 min/episode

1

Season

6

Episodes

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

Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes • 1984

Cast

Crew

Producer

Roger Race

Networks

BBC One

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

GB

Type

Scripted

Production

BBC

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