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The Front Line

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.

1984 |1 Season  | 30m |  Comedy

Cast

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Paul Barber

Malcolm

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Alan Igbon

Sheldon

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Creator

Alex Shearer

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

BBC One