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Is The Front Line coming back?

The Front Line (1984–1985) — comedy on BBC One

The answer: Concluded January 17, 1985.
The Front Line poster
Genre
Comedy
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
December 6, 1984
Ended
January 17, 1985
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season

About The Front Line

The Front Line ended on January 17, 1985, on BBC One. The show was a comedy series that aired from December 6, 1984, to January 17, 1985. It followed the lives of two half-brothers with very different personalities: Malcolm, a serious police officer who followed rules, and Sheldon, a relaxed Rastafarian who trusted his own instincts. Their shared home was the setting for a series of humorous clashes over their contrasting cultures, sibling disagreements, and everyday mishaps. The series was a single season with six episodes, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. It explored themes of family dynamics and cultural differences through its comedic lens, set in the mid-1980s. The show was notable for its character-driven humor and portrayal of contrasting lifestyles within a household.

The Front Line cast

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