The Front Line
1984•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•Ended
Comedy
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.
Creator
Alex Shearer
Network
BBC One
Origin
GB
Cast
Paul Barber
Malcolm
Alan Igbon
Sheldon
Ronny Cush
Earl
Episodes
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