The Family

Overview:

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.

Created by:

Paul Watson

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

1/1/1974

Last air date:

3/19/1974

Key words:

bus driver
tenement
british pub
united kingdom
marriage engagement
cinéma vérité
family problems
fly-on-the-wall
teenage marriage
crowded house
uk
reality
working class family
70's
public assistance

Seasons

Specials

1 Episodes

Series 1

12 Episodes

Cast

Heather Wilkins

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Margaret Wilkins

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Marian Wilkins

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Terry Wilkins

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Gary Wilkins

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Chris Wilkins

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Tom Bernes

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Karen Wilkins

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Scott Wilkins

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