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The Front Line

The Front Line

created by Alex Shearer

1984 1 seasons 6 eps≈ 3h totalEndedBBC OneComedy

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.

Synopsis

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.

The vibe

rastafarianpolicemansitcomclash of cultures

Cast

Paul BarberPaul BarberMalcolm
Alan IgbonSheldon
Ronny CushEarl

Creator

Alex Shearer

Network

BBC One

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Episode length

30 min

Total runtime

≈ 3h

First aired

1984

Country

United Kingdom

Genres

Comedy

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