TV Series

The Front Line (1984–1985)

• First aired December 6, 1984
• Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 6
• 30m per episode

• Comedy

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

Starring

Paul Barber, Alan Igbon, Ronny Cush