The Family(1974)
The Family Synopsis
The Family was a 1974 BBC television series made by producer Paul Watson, and directed by Franc Roddam. It was a fly-on-the-wall documentary series, seen by many as the precursor to reality television. It was similar to an American documentary which had aired the previous year in 1973, called An American Family. It followed the working-class Wilkins family of six of Reading, through their daily lives, warts and all, and culminated in the marriage of one of the daughters, which was plagued by fans and paparazzi alike.
The Family (1974) is a documentary and reality series that premiered on January 1, 1974, spanning 1 season and 12 episodes. It stars Heather Wilkins, Margaret Wilkins, Marian Wilkins and Terry Wilkins. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1974-01-01
- Last aired:
- 1974-03-19
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The Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Heather Wilkins
Heather Wilkins
- Margaret Wilkins
Margaret Wilkins
- Marian Wilkins
Marian Wilkins
- Terry Wilkins
Terry Wilkins
- Gary Wilkins
Gary Wilkins
- Chris Wilkins
Chris Wilkins
Tom Bernes
- Karen Wilkins
Karen Wilkins
- Scott Wilkins
Scott Wilkins
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The Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Family – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Family are there?
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The Family has 1 season and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 1, 1974.
Is The Family still running?
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No. The Family is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 19, 1974.
Who is in the cast of The Family?
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The Family (1974) stars Heather Wilkins, Margaret Wilkins, Marian Wilkins, Terry Wilkins and Gary Wilkins. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Family any good?
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The Family (1974) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and reality series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Family trailer?
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