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The Front Line

Ended Season 1: 6 episodes 1984–1985
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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.

First Aired
Dec 6, 1984
Last Aired
Jan 17, 1985
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Network
BBC One
Studio
BBC

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