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The Wackers (1975–1975) — comedy on ITV1
About The Wackers
The Wackers ended on April 23, 1975, after its six-episode run on ITV1. The series concluded its story in that year, with no plans for continuation. It was a comedy series that aired in 1975, depicting the life of a family adjusting to post-incarceration challenges.
The show was set in the inner-city area of Dingle and focused on Billy Clarkson, who had recently been released from a two-year prison term. The series explored his efforts to re-integrate into his family, which was divided along religious lines and football loyalties, creating ongoing tensions. The story highlighted everyday struggles and humorous situations arising from their divided loyalties and social environment.
The cast included Ken Jones as Billy Clarkson, Sheila Fay as Mary Clarkson, David Casey as Tony Clarkson, Alison Steadman as Bernadette Clarkson, and Keith Chegwin as Raymond Clarkson.
The Wackers episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 1975 | S1·E6 | Nearly Gone But Not Forgotten |
| April 16, 1975 | S1·E5 | No Rest for the Wicked |
| April 9, 1975 | S1·E4 | The Root of All Evil |
| April 2, 1975 | S1·E3 | Everybody's Doing It |
| March 26, 1975 | S1·E2 | A Licence to Love |
| March 19, 1975 | S1·E1 | Out of the Frying Pan |