Release Date

01 Jan, 1974

Runtime

00:30: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

12/1

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.

Original Title

The Family

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Specials

03 Dec, 1983

Series 1

01 Jan, 1974

Created By

Actors

Heather Wilkins

Margaret Wilkins

Marian Wilkins

Terry Wilkins

Gary Wilkins

Chris Wilkins

Tom Bernes

Karen Wilkins

Scott Wilkins

Crew

Franc Roddam

Paul Watson

Paul Watson

Dave Brooks

Philip Bonham-Carter

John Bush

Dave King

Bill Wright